Peugeot 308

Peugeot 308 at a glance

From the 307 replacement to the third 308

The first 308, project T7, replaced the 307 in 2007. It reused the 307's chassis under new bodywork with a drag coefficient of 0.29, later 0.28, and was built in Mulhouse and Sochaux. Euro NCAP awarded it five stars, and cumulative production had reached 1,251,700 cars by 2012. Besides the hatchback there were the SW estate and the 308 CC coupe-convertible, and the range-topping 1.6 THP produced 149 kW (203 PS).

The second generation was unveiled on 13 May 2013 and won European Car of the Year in March 2014. Its buying guide, known faults and engines are covered in the Peugeot 308 II article, and the Peugeot Sport hot hatch has its own page on the 308 GTi.

Third-generation 308 on EMP2

The current 308 grew by 55 mm in wheelbase and became 20 mm lower than the T9, with a drag coefficient of 0.28. ADAC lists it at 4,367 mm long, 1,852 mm wide and 1,438 mm tall, on a 2,675 mm wheelbase. The 308 SW estate followed in June 2021, and the related 408 crossover was unveiled in June 2022. The Opel Astra L shares the platform too; the electric Astra is built in Rüsselsheim, while the E-308 comes from Mulhouse.

The facelift revealed on 26 August 2025 adopted the three-claw light signature first seen on the E-3008 and E-5008, a redesigned grille and bumper, new wheels and an illuminated front badge from GT trim upwards. Orders opened in autumn 2025, and ADAC lists the updated car from October 2025.

Peugeot 308 powertrains: hybrid, plug-in, diesel and E-308

Since the facelift the petrol-only engines have gone, and every petrol 308 has electric assistance.

Before the facelift ADAC listed a PureTech 110 at 81 kW (110 PS) in 2022, the PureTech 130 at 96 kW (130 PS) until October 2024, the Hybrid 136 at 100 kW (136 PS), and plug-in hybrids with 133 kW (180 PS) and 165 kW (225 PS). The plug-in hybrid now reaches 81-82 km of electric range according to Peugeot.

E-308 battery, range and charging

The E-308 was announced in September 2022 and reached Germany in July 2023, followed by the E-308 SW in September 2023. Its first battery had 54 kWh gross and 51 kWh usable capacity and gave up to 412 km WLTP. The 2025 update kept the 400-volt architecture and the 115 kW Stellantis-Nidec motor, but raised capacity to 58.4 kWh gross and 55.4 kWh usable. Range rose to 450 km (280 miles).

DC charging peaks at 100 kW, and a 20-80% charge takes about 32 minutes. An 11 kW three-phase on-board charger is standard in Germany, where ADAC gives 215 minutes for a full AC charge. The facelift added a route planner that accounts for charging stops and elevation, vehicle-to-load output of up to 3.5 kW through an adapter, and Plug&Charge from spring 2026. ADAC records 14.9 kWh/100 km and a kerb weight of 1,749 kg for the E-308 Style.

Boot space, SW estate and weight

The powertrain decides the boot. ADAC measures 412 litres for the Hybrid 145 hatchback, 361 litres for the E-308 and 314 litres for the plug-in hybrid. The 308 SW offers 598 to 1,487 litres in Allure, GT and GT Exclusive trims according to Peugeot, with a two-level floor and a 40/20/40 split rear seat. Kerb weights run from 1,457 kg for the Hybrid 145 to 1,710 kg for the plug-in hybrid and 1,749 kg for the E-308.

Euro NCAP rating: four stars

Euro NCAP rated the 308 III at four stars in May 2022, the same result as the Opel Astra. The 308 scored 76% for adult occupants, 84% for child occupants, 68% for vulnerable road users and 65% for safety assist. Driver chest protection in the frontal test was rated poor, and car-to-car emergency braking scored 2.6 of 6 points. Both models lacked an active bonnet, rear-seat belt detection and reverse emergency braking for pedestrians.

Prices, trims and rivals

ADAC lists the facelifted 308 in Germany in Style, Business, Allure Plus, GT Plus and GT Exclusive trims. In 2026 the Hybrid 145 Style costs EUR 34,310, the Diesel 130 Style EUR 35,590 and the Plug-in Hybrid 195 Business EUR 41,545. Peugeot announced the E-308 Style at EUR 42,435 and the E-308 SW Style at EUR 43,435 in October 2025, while ADAC lists the E-308 Style at EUR 42,635 in 2026. In the UK the E-308 started at GBP 37,435 in 2025. A 308 PureTech 130 started at EUR 28,950 in Germany in 2022, so the entry price has risen as the range moved to hybrids.

The 308 competes with the Volkswagen Golf and with its platform sibling, the Opel Astra L, which also offers hybrid, plug-in and electric versions. For low running costs on longer trips the Diesel 130 at 4.9 l/100 km remains an option; for mixed use the Hybrid 145 is the cheapest 308. Company-car drivers with home charging will find the Plug-in Hybrid 195 the quickest at 7.6 seconds, and the E-308 suits those who want 450 km of range in a compact estate or hatchback. Other models are listed in the Peugeot catalogue.

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