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Peugeot 308 Hatchback 1.6 HDi 110 SE (5spd)

For:
The stylish Peugeot 308 is a quiet cruiser, with excellent diesel engines. It has an attractive interior and plenty of safety kit, and it's good value for money.

Against:
Not one of the best to drive: the ride is firm and the steering imprecise. Visibility isn't great, the driving position is offset and rear legroom could be better.



Performance

A 97bhp 1.4 kicks off the range of petrol engines, followed by three 1.6s with 118-, 154- or 197bhp. There are two more 1.6-litre engines in the diesel range, giving either 91- or 110bhp. They're joined by two 2.0-litre units with 148- and 161bhp, but the highlight is the 110bhp diesel - it's smooth, flexible and gives excellent economy.

Ride & handling

The 308 is decent enough to drive, but falls short of the class best. Despite having plenty of grip and good body control, it's a heavy car, and feels a little cumbersome. The car's stiff suspension means that the ride is unsettled on anything other than the smoothest roads, while mid-corner bumps have an unsettling effect on the steering.

Refinement

The 118bhp 1.6 petrol is audible when revved, but, as with the rest of the engines, the noise is never unpleasant or excessive; the diesels are particularly smooth. Tyre noise is only apparent on coarse surfaces, while wind noise is well controlled at UK speeds, too. However, the suspension can be clunky over even minor bumps.

Buying & owning

Most models will be sold as company cars, so the 308 is priced to compete in this highly competitive sector. Running costs, especially for diesel models, are generally low, but because 308s sell in such high numbers, resale values are weak.

Quality & reliability

Quality isn't something the 308 has problems with. The dash has a lavish soft-touch covering, and although the plastics are less appealing lower down, they're smart and solid. Reliability is an area where Peugeot has come in for criticism in the past, and sadly the 308 continues the trend: the car finished 16th in its class in the 2011 JD Power customer satisfaction survey.

Safety & security

Five stars out of five for adult frontal crash protection, four for child safety and three out of four for pedestrian protection put the 308 among the top cars in its class, and every model has a minimum of six airbags. Stability control is standard across the range, too, as are deadlocks and remote locking.

Behind the wheel

Every model has two-way steering adjustment and front seats that adjust for height, but the steering wheel and pedals are offset too much to the left. Also, the rear pillars block your view at angled junctions, and some of the switches on the best-equipped models are too small for ease of use.

Space & practicality

The 308 isn't one of the roomiest family hatchbacks, because rear kneeroom is a shade tighter than in the best cars in the class. Headroom is sufficient for a six-footer, though, despite a sloping roofline. Boot space is average for the class, but the high sill makes loading heavy items awkward.

Equipment

Access trim has air-conditioning, four powered windows and a CD player. Active models add cruise control, alloys, automatic lights and wipers and Bluetooth, while Allure models have part-leather seats, climate control, parking sensors and a panoramic roof. GT models have sporty styling. The equipment on efficient Oxygo and fleet-specific SR models is similar to that on Active-trimmed cars.

Running Costs

Town mpg

47.1

Out of Town mpg

72.4

Average mpg

60.1

Tank Capacity (gallons)

13.2

CO2 Rating (g/km)

129

Insurance Group

16

Typical Insurance Quote

£522

% Value Retained (3yrs/36,000mls)

39

Typical Contract Hire Rate (pcm)

£0

Pence Per Mile

0

Servicing Cost over 3yrs

£0

Servicing Intervals

12.5k

Manufacturers Warranty

3yr/60k + 1yr AA Breakdown

Performance & Measurements

Body type

Hatchback

Number of Doors

5

Number of Seats

5

Engine (cc/type)

1560/4

Fuel Type

Diesel

Max Power (bhp/rpm)

89/4000

Engine Position

F

Driven Wheels

Front

Length (mm)

4276

Width (mm)

1821

Height (mm)

1519

Boot Space (min ltr)

420

Boot Space (max ltr)

1201

Turning Circle (m)

10.7

Towing Weight(kg)

1520

Kerb Weight (kg)

1397

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