Peugeot 308 2021– car dimensions: 4365 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1465 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,254 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin uses a 10-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard, wireless on mid and higher grades. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Programmable cruise control is standard, with adaptive stop-and-go on higher packs or trims. Active Safety Brake automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist come standard. Rear parking sensors are standard from base. front sensors and a reversing camera arrive on Allure and above. Long-range blind spot warning is trim or pack dependent. The i-Cockpit digital instruments and compact wheel give a distinctive driver view with solid everyday kit.
Boot space is 412 litres with seats up on petrol and diesel models, dropping on plug-in hybrids. Folding the 60:40 rear seats opens up to around 1323 litres with a flat floor and underfloor storage on non-hybrids.
Braked towing capacity reaches up to 1500 kg or 1600 kg on some diesels and hybrids, with unbraked figures around 600-750 kg depending on engine. A detachable tow bar with trailer sway mitigation is available as an option.
Payload is not consistently listed across markets. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the published equipment for this generation. The hatch suits light trailer use rather than heavy work duties.
The cabin uses the Peugeot i-Cockpit with a compact steering wheel and digital instrument cluster plus 10-inch touchscreen. Front seats offer high-quality materials from cloth to Alcantara or Nappa leather. Higher grades add 10-way electric driver adjustment with memory, multi-point pneumatic massage and heating. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on most versions, with rear air vents. Acoustic laminated side glass and a heated windscreen appear on select grades. A panoramic roof is available as an option. Ambient lighting in eight colours and a central armrest with cupholders complete the space.
Service interval 25 000 km or 2 years
Euro NCAP 4-star rating (2022)
Standard Active Safety Brake with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Standard lane keeping assist, driver attention warning and traffic sign recognition
Six airbags standard including front, side and curtain
Available petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains
Powertrains cover 1.2 PureTech petrol, 1.5 BlueHDi diesel, plug-in hybrids and a full electric version. Fuel tank capacity is listed at 40 or 52 litres depending on the powertrain. Hybrids and the electric model support regenerative braking and multiple drive modes including Eco and Sport.
Official service interval stands at 25 000 km or two years. Regular checks cover oil, filters, brakes and the cabin air system. Plug-in hybrid and electric versions add battery warranty cover of eight years.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2022 with 76 percent adult protection, 84 percent child protection, 68 percent vulnerable road user and 65 percent safety assist. Standard kit includes ABS with EBD and EBA, ESP with hill start assist, automatic post-collision braking, tyre pressure sensors and ISOFIX points. Higher grades add adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert.
Daily living benefits from electric parking brake, one-touch windows, automatic lights and wipers, and keyless entry on upper trims. The longer wheelbase improves rear space while the boot holds 412 litres with seats up.
Length 4365 mm, Width 1850 mm, Height 1465 mm, Wheelbase 2680 mm (308 2021 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Peugeot UK New 308 & 308 SW Prices-Equipment-Technical Specifications brochure.