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Peugeot 308 III (P5) Hatchback (2021)

26% Neofiliac68% External
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Product Overview

Peugeot 308 III (chassis code P5) is an affordable compact hatchback in production from 2021. It is available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.2 to 1.6 liters.
Compared to the 308 II, the Mk3 has much improved exterior styling, thanks to inputs from the new Stellantis arrangement. However, the car's engines have been further downsized, and complexity has increased.
Peugeot has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 26% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Improved styling
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspensions

What external reviewers found***

External score 68% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great infotainment tech
  • Excellent powertrain
  • Decent range
  • Elegant styling
  • Decent fuel economy
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Poor rear accommodation
  • Not the most practical
  • No hybrid option
  • Brake modulation could be better
  • Pricier than rivals
  • No automatic gearbox
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Specifications

1.2 PureTech 1101.2 PureTech 1301.2 PureTech 130 AT1.5 BlueHDi 1301.5 BlueHDi 130 AT1.6 PureTech Hybrid 180 AT1.6 PureTech Hybrid 225 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity412 L / 14.5 cu-ft ~ 1323 L / 46.7 cu-ft412 L / 14.5 cu-ft ~ 1323 L / 46.7 cu-ft412 L / 14.5 cu-ft ~ 1323 L / 46.7 cu-ft412 L / 14.5 cu-ft ~ 1323 L / 46.7 cu-ft412 L / 14.5 cu-ft ~ 1323 L / 46.7 cu-ft361 L / 12.7 cu-ft ~ 1271 L / 44.9 cu-ft361 L / 12.7 cu-ft ~ 1271 L / 44.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity52.0 L / 13.7 gal52.0 L / 13.7 gal52.0 L / 13.7 gal52.0 L / 13.7 gal52.0 L / 13.7 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal
Passengers5
Payload517 kg / 1140 lbs517 kg / 1140 lbs517 kg / 1140 lbs517 kg / 1140 lbs517 kg / 1140 lbs517 kg / 1140 lbs487 kg / 1074 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearTorsion
Tire Size205/55 R16, 225/45 R17205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18225/45 R17, 225/40 R18225/40 R18
Turning Circle10.5 m / 34.5 ft10.5 m / 34.5 ft10.5 m / 34.5 ft10.5 m / 34.5 ft10.5 m / 34.5 ft10.5 m / 34.4 ft10.5 m / 34.4 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity12.4 kWh (gross)
Battery | TypeLithium-ion
Body Style5-door Hatchback5-door Hatchback5-door Hatchback5-door Hatchback5-door Hatchback5-door plug-in hybrid Hatchback5-door plug-in hybrid Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height1444 mm / 56.9 in1444 mm / 56.9 in1444 mm / 56.9 in1444 mm / 56.9 in1444 mm / 56.9 in1441 mm / 56.7 in1441 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length4367 mm / 171.9 in
Size | Width1852 mm / 72.9 in | 2062 mm / 81.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1859 mm / 73.2 in (mirror folded)
Track Width | Front1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear1553.0 mm / 61.1 in1553.0 mm / 61.1 in1553.0 mm / 61.1 in1553.0 mm / 61.1 in1553.0 mm / 61.1 in1554.0 mm / 61.2 in1554.0 mm / 61.2 in
Weight1254.0 kg / 2764.6 lbs1258.0 kg / 2773.4 lbs1289.0 kg / 2841.8 lbs1340.0 kg / 2954.2 lbs1361.0 kg / 3000.5 lbs1603.0 kg / 3534.0 lbs1633.0 kg / 3600.1 lbs
Wheelbase2675 mm / 105.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h7.6 sec7.6 sec7.6 sec7.6 sec7.6 sec7.6 sec7.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph7.2 sec7.2 sec7.2 sec7.2 sec7.2 sec7.2 sec7.1 sec
CO2 Emission31 g/km31 g/km31 g/km31 g/km31 g/km31 g/km30 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.28
Electric Range64.0 km / 39.8 mi64.0 km / 39.8 mi64.0 km / 39.8 mi64.0 km / 39.8 mi64.0 km / 39.8 mi64.0 km / 39.8 mi62.0 km / 38.5 mi
Fuel Economy1.4 L/100km / 168.0 MPG (combined)1.4 L/100km / 168.0 MPG (combined)1.4 L/100km / 168.0 MPG (combined)1.4 L/100km / 168.0 MPG (combined)1.4 L/100km / 168.0 MPG (combined)1.4 L/100km / 168.0 MPG (combined)1.3 L/100km / 180.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph, 135.0 km/h / 83.9 mph (EV mode)225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph, 135.0 km/h / 83.9 mph (EV mode)225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph, 135.0 km/h / 83.9 mph (EV mode)225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph, 135.0 km/h / 83.9 mph (EV mode)225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph, 135.0 km/h / 83.9 mph (EV mode)225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph, 135.0 km/h / 83.9 mph (EV mode)235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph, 135.0 km/h / 83.9 mph (EV mode)
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6.3Euro 6.3Euro 6.3Euro 6.3Euro 6.3Euro 6dEuro 6d
EngineEB2DTS
Engine | Bore75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:1
Engine | Displacement1.2 L / 73.2 cu-in / 1199.0 cc1.2 L / 73.2 cu-in / 1199.0 cc1.2 L / 73.2 cu-in / 1199.0 cc1.5 L / 91.5 cu-in / 1499.0 cc1.5 L / 91.5 cu-in / 1499.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc
Engine | Power110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5500 rpm130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 5500 rpm130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 5500 rpm130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 3750 rpm130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 3750 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4250 rpm + 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 2500 rpm (electric motor)181.0 hp / 135.0 kW @ 6000 rpm + 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 2500 rpm (electric motor)
Engine | Specific Output91.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in108.4 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in108.4 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in86.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in86.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in93.9 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in113.3 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.5 mm / 3.6 in90.5 mm / 3.6 in90.5 mm / 3.6 in84.8 mm / 3.3 in84.8 mm / 3.3 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm + 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 500-2500 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm + 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 500-2500 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed6-speed8-speed6-speed8-speed8-speed8-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualAutomatic EATManualAutomatic EATAutomatic e-EAT8Automatic e-EAT8

Production

Availability2021
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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 78%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
It adopts the latest version of the EMP2 platform introduced with the Mk2 308 and also used by the 3008. The plug-in hybrids use a 1.6-litre petrol engine (producing 177bhp or 221bhp) and a 109bhp electric motor that is powered by a 12.4kWh battery, which offers an electric-only range of 34 miles. On 17in wheels, it’s excellent, soaking up bumps with aplomb and combining with the smooth, quiet powertrain to offer a smooth ride.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Elegant styling
  • Excellent powertrain
  • Decent range
Cons
  • Pricier than rivals
  • No hybrid option

autocar[2]

Reviewer score 55%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
This early example of the new Peugeot 308 is in the UK but still left-hand drive. It’s a range-topping plug-in hybrid with 222bhp overall, 178bhp of that coming from a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine. A 12.4kWh battery at the back that gives 36 miles of electric-only range. The 308 doesn’t get much pricier than the version seen here, at £37,135.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful petrol engine
  • Good to drive
Cons
  • Brake modulation could be better
  • Poor rear accommodation

autoexpress[3]

Reviewer score 66%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
Build quality feels great, and the switchgear feels slick. Infotainment tech has previously been one of the big let-downs of Peugeot cabins, but for the most part, an all-new system has fixed this. New display features 3D graphics, in effect layering two screens on top of each other to give an impression of depth. Acceleration is adequate, sprinting from 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds - but more importantly, offering good mid-range pull.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek looks
  • Great infotainment tech
Cons
  • No manual gearbox
  • No automatic gearbox

carmagazine[4]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The new 308 continues Peugeot's i-Cockpit philosophy, which combines those digital screens with a small steering wheel over which you peer at the instrumentation. With the steering wheel's hexagonal shape, it's a bit like turning a leather-clad 50 pence piece. Its weighting is nicely judged, with a light, fluid feel at low speeds, and quick enough responses off the dead-ahead. Push a rocker button to switch from Hybrid to Electric: it feels neighbourly to waft through 30kmh villages.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Punchy petrol engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent fuel economy
Cons
  • Not the most practical

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References

  1. ^ Peugeot 308 review . [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/peugeot/308. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
  2. ^ Peugeot 308 225 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/peugeot/308/first-drives/peugeot-308-225-2021-uk-review. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
  3. ^ New Peugeot 308 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/peugeot/308/356014/new-peugeot-308-2021-review. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
  4. ^ New Peugeot 308 (2021) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/peugeot/308-hybrid/. Retrieved 2022-07-25.

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