Peugeot 306 Saloon (94-99) - Review

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The 306 remains one of the very best small family ranges thanks to its excellent handling and ride, sturdy construction and practical interior layout. It is by no means the most modern car in its class, but it's still a contender. The saloon is rarer to find than the hatchback and estate mad often cheaper, too.
2.5 out of 5

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Summary

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£10,335 - £15,920

Used price range:

£368 - £1,022

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Handling; ‘big car’ ride; value

Some nasty high-milers about; interiors wear badly

The 306 remains one of the very best small family ranges thanks to its excellent handling and ride, sturdy construction and practical interior layout. It is by no means the most modern car in its class, but it's still a contender. The saloon is rarer to find than the hatchback and estate mad often cheaper, too.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    4 out of 5

    "The saloon has a smaller range of engines than the hatch. 1.9 turbo-diesel is fun to drive, and a..."

  • Handling

    3.5 out of 5

    "The 306 has a light chassis and offers a superb drive. There's an outstanding level of grip and good..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3 out of 5

    "Rear legroom is adequate, as is headroom, but tall passengers are never quite at ease on a long..."

  • Practicality

    3 out of 5

    "Good in its day, but overtaken in 1998 when Ford's Focus moved the goalposts. The choice of interior..."

  • Equipment

    2.5 out of 5

    "1.4 models are the cheapest choice, but most have fairly basic specifications. The 1.4 is the most..."

  • Behind the wheel

    4 out of 5

    "306's design dates back to the early Nineties, so the fascia design and choice of materials doesn't..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3.5 out of 5

    "Engines are reasonably economical, insurance costs are sensible, as are spares prices and servicing..."

  • Green credentials

    0 out of 5

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    2.5 out of 5

    "Three-star Euro NCAP rating and ABS was optional on most early cars. Standard across the range from..."

  • Reliability

    3 out of 5

    "Generally good, apart from some niggling faults. Some cars are now 11 years old. Service history is..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    0 out of 5

  • Buying used

    3.5 out of 5

    "Huge choice and a bewildering range of trim levels and equipment. Many were fleet cars when new so..."

  • Selling

    3 out of 5

    "Reasonable demand at the right price, but the hatch and estate are more popular. Not too many..."