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About the Peugeot 308
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2008 Peugeot 308 is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $25,990 for the XS variant and topping out at $38,990 for the XTS.
There are 4 variants of the 308 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2008.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (80kW/240Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (88kW/160Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel direct injection (100kW/320Nm) and 1.6L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/240Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2008 308 was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2008 Peugeot 308 Price
XS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $25,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $25,990 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
XSE
XTE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,790 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $34,790 |
XTS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2008 Peugeot 308 Fuel Economy
There are 9 different fuel economy figures for the Peugeot 308
The most fuel efficient Peugeot 308 is the XS with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Peugeot 308 that uses the most amount of fuel is the XTE with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.9L of premium 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.7 L/100km |
2008 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.
Peugeot 308 FAQs
The cheapest Peugeot 308 is the XS that starts from $25,990.
The most expensive Peugeot 308 is the XTS that starts from $38,990.
The best towing capacity of a Peugeot 308 is offered by the XSE which can tow 1700 kg
The largest Peugeot 308 is the XSE which measures 1821mm wide, 4276mm in length and sits 1519mm tall.
The most powerful Peugeot 308 is the XTS which has 128kW of power from its 1.6L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Peugeot 308 is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Peugeot 308 is the XTS which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Peugeot 308 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.