2023 Peugeot 308 GT Premium Wagon review
Peugeot's little 308 wagon is a real head-turner, and packs plenty of boot space – but falls short of greatness in a few areas.
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Scott Collie
2023 Peugeot 308 vs 2024 BMW 1 Series Comparison
Peugeot 308
BMW 1 Series
2023 Peugeot
308
vs
2024 BMW
1 Series
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 52L
56 to 276 km
42L - 49L
248 to 368 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$43,990 - $50,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great ride and handling
- Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
- Great value proposition alongside M135
Misses
- Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
- M branding isn't entirely necessary
- Obnoxious speed limit beeping
Colours Available
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire (+$1308)
- Melbourne Red (+$1308)
- M Misano Blue (+$1308)
- Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
- Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)
The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1199 - 1598 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L, 1.6L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 96kW - 132kW | 103kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 4600 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 250Nm | 220Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1480 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
