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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 4 variants of the 308 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/370Nm), 1.2L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (96kW/230Nm) and 1.6L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (200kW/330Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2017 308 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
83.48 - 165.98 kW/t
59.78 kW/t
184.91 kW/t
Boot Space
435 - 470 litres
260 litres
605 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4 - 6 L/100km
0.6 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
883 - 1,325 km
652 km
1,368 km
Price
$27,990 - $49,990
$22,840
$84,900
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
1,630 kg
2,130 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,200 - 1,500 kg
1,200 kg
2,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
109 - 110 mm
98 mm
175 mm
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2017 Peugeot 308 Price
Active
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
Allure
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $36,990 |
| 1.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,990 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $42,990 |
GTi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $49,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2017 Peugeot 308 Specs
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2017 Peugeot 308 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Peugeot 308
The most fuel efficient Peugeot 308 is the GT with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Peugeot 308 that uses the most amount of fuel is the GTi with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point and uses 6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Peugeot 308 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| 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.
2017 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 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Allure and GT.
The largest Peugeot 308 is the Allure 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, Diesel or Premium Unleaded.