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2008 Peugeot 308
The new Peugeot 308 is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the XS variant and topping out at $40,190 for the XTS.
There are 4 variants of the 308 available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (88kW/160Nm), 2L turbo diesel direct injection (100kW/320Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel direct injection (100kW/320Nm), 1.6L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/240Nm) and 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (80kW/240Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2008 308 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$24,990 - $39,990â€
Transmission
4 or 6-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$24,990 - $39,990â€
Transmission
4 or 6-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Peugeot 308
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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Design, size, and presence on the road
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2008 Peugeot 308
Available Variants
The Peugeot 308 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XS and the most expensive being XTS.
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Power to Weight
56.78 - 87.02 kW/t
55.75 kW/t
140.79 kW/t
Boot Space
430 litres
275 litres
544 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.7 - 7.9 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
10.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
759 - 1,277 km
759 km
1,277 km
Price
$24,990 - $40,190
$24,990
$61,953
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
1 year
3 years
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Peugeot 308
Dimensions
4,276 mm
1,821 mm
1,519 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,276 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,821 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,519 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,608 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,700 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
Derek Fung
2026 Peugeot 308: Update swaps fangs for claws, improves EV range
The Peugeot 308 facelift appears four years into its lifecycle, and includes a cleaner face and upgraded EV drivetrain.
4 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Peugeot 308 recalled
Almost 200 examples of the French brand’s small wagon produced between 2015 and 2018 have potentially faulty seatbelts.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
Multiple Peugeot models recalled for fire risk
Peugeots with the brand's new mild-hybrid powertrain may have a loose connection between the fuel pump and rail, posing a fire risk.
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Peugeot 308
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Peugeot 308 is the XS that starts from $24,990.
See all Peugeot 308 PricingThe most expensive Peugeot 308 is the XTS that starts from $40,190.
See all Peugeot 308 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Peugeot 308 is offered by the XSE which can tow 1700 kg
See all Peugeot 308 towing capacityThe largest Peugeot 308 is the XSE which measures 1821mm wide, 4276mm in length and sits 1519mm tall.
The most powerful Peugeot 308 is the XTS which has 128kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Peugeot 308 is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Peugeot 308 is the XTS which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Peugeot 308 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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