Peugeot 308 2011–2015 car dimensions: 4440 mm long, 1872 mm wide and 1426 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,515 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Base models have manual air conditioning and a radio-CD with auxiliary input. Higher trims add dual-zone automatic climate control that adjusts for open-top driving, cruise control with speed limiter as standard across the range, and rear parking sensors. front sensors join on top grades. A 7-inch colour screen appears with optional or higher-trim navigation systems that include Bluetooth. Airwave neck warmers and a windstop mesh are available on leather-equipped or upper trims for open-air comfort. No factory smartphone projection or advanced driver aids such as emergency braking appear in the published lists.
Boot volume is 403 litres with the hardtop closed. It drops to 226 litres once the roof is stowed, still enough for several soft bags but access is a narrow slot.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1500 kg on the 2.0 HDi engines and 1400 kg on most 1.6 THP petrol manuals. some automatic and high-power versions are limited to 800–1270 kg. Unbraked limit is 750 kg across the range. Payload sits around 400 kg depending on engine and gearbox.
No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed. The car is a four-seat coupé-cabriolet intended for leisure rather than regular work or heavy trailer use.
The cabin seats four in sport-style chairs with good front space and solid materials. Dual-zone climate control adapts output for open-top driving. Heated front seats and the Airwave neck-warmer system (with leather) keep occupants comfortable roof-down. An acoustic windscreen cuts noise with the hardtop raised. Windstop reduces buffeting. Rear space suits shorter trips.
Petrol and diesel engines available with combined fuel use from around 4.6 l/100 km on efficient diesels.
Service interval stated as 20 000 km or 1 year, or up to 30 000 km or 2 years depending on conditions.
Euro NCAP 5 stars for adult occupant protection.
Standard kit includes 6 airbags (front, side body and head), ESP, ABS with EBD and emergency brake assist, pyrotechnic roll bars, Isofix.
Engines include 1.6 VTi and THP petrols plus 1.6 and 2.0 HDi diesels, some with Stop & Start. Official combined figures vary by version, with diesels the most frugal. Tank holds 60 litres.
Routine oil and filter changes follow the stated intervals of 20 000 km/1 year or 30 000 km/2 years. Timing belt and other items follow longer schedules per engine. Independent or dealer servicing keeps costs manageable on this generation.
Structure handles front and side impacts well. Six smart airbags protect front occupants regardless of seat position. Pop-up roll bars deploy in a rollover. ESP, ABS and related systems are standard across the range. Five-star adult rating confirms the passive safety level.
Keep the retractable hardtop mechanism clean and lubricated. Check seals and drainage. Regular roof operation prevents issues. Service history supports reliability for everyday use as a four-seater coupé-cabriolet.
Length 4440 mm, Width 1872 mm, Height 1426 mm, Wheelbase 2605 mm (308 2011–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Peugeot, auto-data.net and autoevolution.com.