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About the Peugeot 308
The new Peugeot 308 is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $27,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $49,990 for the GTI.
There are 2 variants of the 308 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2015.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (184kW/330Nm) and 1.2L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (96kW/230Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2016 308 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
83.48 - 165.98 kW/t
59.78 kW/t
180.06 kW/t
Boot Space
435 - 470 litres
280 litres
605 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.1 - 6 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
883 - 1,039 km
566 km
1,368 km
Price
$27,990 - $49,990
$22,490
$78,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,790 kg
1,735 kg
2,050 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,200 kg
750 kg
1,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
109 - 110 mm
98 mm
175 mm
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2016 Peugeot 308 Price
Active
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
GTi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $44,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $49,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2016 Peugeot 308 Specs
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2016 Peugeot 308 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Peugeot 308
The most fuel efficient Peugeot 308 is the Active with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.2L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point and uses 5.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Peugeot 308 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.1 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Peugeot 308?
The Peugeot 308 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 Peugeot 308 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Peugeot 308?
The Peugeot 308 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Peugeot 308 FAQs
The cheapest Peugeot 308 is the Active that starts from $27,990.
The most expensive Peugeot 308 is the GTi that starts from $49,990.
The best towing capacity of a Peugeot 308 is offered by the Active which can tow 1200 kg
The largest Peugeot 308 is the Active which measures 1804mm wide, 4253mm in length and sits 1457mm tall.
The most powerful Peugeot 308 is the GTi which has 200kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point engine.
The Peugeot 308 is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Peugeot 308 is the GTi which weighs 1790 kg (kerb weight).
The Peugeot 308 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.