About the Peugeot 308
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Peugeot 308 is a sports car offered in 2D convertible, 5D hatchback and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $22,990 for the Access variant and topping out at $55,490 for the Allure.
There are 3 variants of the 308 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2011.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/240Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (120kW/340Nm), 1.6L turbo multi-point injection (115kW/240Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (88kW/160Nm), 1.4L multi-point injection (72kW/136Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/240Nm) and 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (82kW/270Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2012 308 was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2012 Peugeot 308 Price
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2012 Peugeot 308 Specs
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2012 Peugeot 308 Dimensions
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2012 Peugeot 308 Fuel Economy
There are 11 different fuel economy figures for the Peugeot 308
The most fuel efficient Peugeot 308 is the Access with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.2L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Peugeot 308 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Allure with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.7L of 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, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
2012 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 Access that starts from $22,990.
The most expensive Peugeot 308 is the Allure that starts from $55,490.
The best towing capacity of a Peugeot 308 is offered by the Active which can tow 1700 kg
The largest Peugeot 308 is the Active which measures 1815mm wide, 4500mm in length and sits 1564mm tall.
The most powerful Peugeot 308 is the Access which has 120kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.
The Peugeot 308 is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Peugeot 308 is the Access which weighs 2245 kg (kerb weight).
The Peugeot 308 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel, premium unleaded or unleaded.