Peugeot 308 Specs, Range, Battery, Dimensions & Features

Launched as the replacement for the Peugeot 307 in most international markets, the new vehicle was based upon the old 307’s chassis, but has new bodywork and is slightly longer and wider. Developed under the project code “Project T7”, its coefficient of drag is 0.29, and it has a five-star rating on Euro NCAP. Following the facelift of March 2011, the drag factor was reduced to 0.28.

During its production, the 308 HDi held the Guinness world record of the most fuel efficient mainstream car, having averaged 3.13 litres per 100 kilometres (90 mpg_‑imp; 75 mpg_‑US) over a distance of 14,580 km (9,060 mi), but Peugeot ran foul of British advertising rules by referencing a fuel consumption of 126 mpg_‑imp (2.24 L/100 km; 105 mpg_‑US) in an advert for the car.

The 308 is manufactured in France at the Mulhouse and Sochaux factories. It is also manufactured in Kaluga, Russia, for the local market, since 2010, and El Palomar, Argentina, for the South American market since 2011.

The car attracted minor criticism in right-hand drive markets as the windscreen wiper mechanism was unchanged from the design for left-hand drive vehicles, meaning a large unwiped area was present at the top of the windscreen on the driver’s side, but was absent on the passenger side, as the driver’s side wiper was shorter, and the passenger wiper “went up” first.

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  Peugeot 308 (three-door)
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  Peugeot 308 (five-door)
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  Peugeot 308 SW (308 Touring in Australia)
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  Peugeot 308 CC
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  Interior (2010 Peugeot 308 XSE)

Facelift European model

Peugeot 308 CC (facelift)

A facelifted 308 was released in May 2011, following the public launch at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, with a new front end and minor changes to the rear of the vehicle. Peugeot also launched the 308 e-HDI micro-hybrid model with stop-start technology, a system to recover energy during deceleration and a hybrid battery that delivers additional energy on startup.

A full hybrid 3008 was also announced at the same time. The version produced in South America is assembled with this facelift. The facelift was also given to the 308 SW and 308 CC.

As the EMP2 platform was not industrialized in South America, the first generation 308 continued to be marketed there and received a second facelift in 2015.
The front bumper is inspired by the 308 II (reduced front lights, Peugeot logo and text, fog lights, less contoured hood/bonnet …).

The interior gained some elements of the 308 II. There is a touchscreen integrated into the centre console instead of the traditional CD/MP3 and empty cubby-holes.

For some years, the 308 I was sold in Argentina alongside the European-built 308 II, locally badged 308 S.

As it is manufactured alongside the first generation 408, the first generation 308 continued to be produced in Argentina until 2021, when it was discontinued without any local or imported direct replacement.

In November 2007, the 308 was awarded the Goldene Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel) in Germany. A panel of automotive professionals chose the 308 as the best compact family car after it finished first in nine of the 15 criteria.

The Peugeot 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport featured engines producing 250 hp (186 kW) and 270 hp (201 kW). The 250 hp version had full LED headlights, an electronic limited slip differential, 18″ alloys, keyless entry, stop/start technology, 11 mm lowered ride height, a coloured reversing camera and twin exhausts.

Additionally, the 270 hp version gets 380 mm Alcon front brakes, massaging leather/Alcantara bucket seats, a Torsen limited-slip differential and 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels.

The features include a new bonnet and front bumper design and indicators that scroll, and a newly designed grille that features the famous Peugeot Lion. All models, except Active and GTi, feature the Panoramic roof. New DRLs are matched at the back with the LED Claws lit permanently when the vehicle is running.

A new more powerful 1.5HDi engine with 130 bhp joined the line up from September 2017. All models have TomTom satellite navigation as standard in addition to the central touchscreen update.

In July 2020, a revised 308 was announced featuring a number of trim and colour changes, but most significantly, the introduction of the digital i-Cockpit which was first introduced on the Peugeot 3008.

Production of the 308 II ended in May 2021.

The 308 offers two types of infotainment: the i-Connect system and the more advanced i-Connect Advanced.

The facelift was unveiled on August 26, 2025. The front-end has been completely redesigned with the current car’s vertical driving light ‘fangs’ replaced a set of three LED ‘claws’ on each side. On higher trim levels, the badge is illuminated, a first for the brand.

Update also inclides new colour options and wheel designs.

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  Peugeot e-308 (facelift)
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  Hatchback (rear view) (facelift)
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  SW (facelift)
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  SW (rear view) (facelift)