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Peugeot 308 Hatchback review

2007 - 2013 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

At a glance

Price new £13,445 - £24,040
Used prices £378 - £4,142
Road tax cost £0 - £385
Insurance group 10 - 30
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 462 - 1003 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Good quality interior, large boot, good range of engines, economical e-HDi

CONS

Brittle ride, shares too much with the 307 to be a true step forward, poor five-speed gearbox

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

Overview

Peugeot is striving to match the class leaders for quality with the 308 – the first car of the ‘8’ generation. It shares many parts with the older 307, which is evident in the styling – the newer model looks little different from the car it replaces but it’s been overhauled inside with a hugely improved cabin that feels upmarket. If you can look past the bland looks the 308 offers decent handling – although the steering feels a little over assisted.

Overall, while certain elements of the 308 have improved, the Peugeot shares too much with the 307 and rivals offer more style and driver appeal. The refreshed version has a less in-yer-face face, and with introduction of the stop/start on the e-HDi version it offers affordable running costs.