What is the fastest Peugeot 308?

The 1.6-litre PureTech 225 is the most powerful of the petrol engines with 221bhp, and is the fastest model in the 308 SW range with a 0-62mph time of 7.6 seconds. It’s only available as a GT model with the eight-speed automatic gearbox.

What problems does the Peugeot 308 have?

DPF issues Diesel models’ diesel particulate filter (DPF) can also give problems, with a fault light appearing on the dashboard and the car refusing to start. Some owners also complain of manual gearbox problems, leaving the car stuck in neutral.

Does a Peugeot 308 HDI have a turbo?

It’s a little less refined than the newer 1.5, but its stronger performance makes this easy to forgive. It’s only available with the EAT8 auto box, while 0-62mph takes 8.2 seconds. The petrol engine choices are Peugeot’s 1.2 PureTech turbo three-cylinder and 1.6 PureTech four cylinder.

How many miles will a Peugeot 308 last?

Peugeot diesel engines, specifically the old 1.9-litre turbodiesel, are known to be almost indestructible, but the newer 1.6 should be a solid engine for 300,000km, maybe 400,000km and more.

Are Peugeot cars fast?

With a top speed of 155 mph, the Peugeot RCZ R takes joint first place. It’s a 2 door FWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and a front-mounted 1.6L Inline 4 Turbo Gasoline engine. See all the tech specs here. It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight Peugeots Ever.

Which Peugeot 308 should I buy?

Which is the best Peugeot 308 Mk1 version? We recommend one of the 1.6-litre petrol engines if you don’t cover that many miles, as the 1.4-litre is too slow. The 1.6-litre diesel is a good enough, but has a reputation for tricky maintenance. For that reason, the 2.0-litre diesel gets our vote.

Does a Peugeot 308 have a timing belt or chain?

Petrol variants produced between 2007 and 2013 Peugeot 308 1.4 VTi = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years. Peugeot 308 1.6 VTi = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.

What does HDi stand for Peugeot?

High-pressure direct injection
HDi – a diesel engine (HDi stands for High-pressure direct injection) eHDi – a diesel engine with start /stop technology. The engine cuts out when the vehicle comes to a standstill (such as at traffic lights) and restarts when the accelerator is depressed.

What’s the fastest Peugeot?

With a top speed of 155 mph, the Peugeot 508 HYBRID4 360CH PSE takes joint first place. It’s a 4 door 4WD Saloon with 5 seats and a front-mounted 1.6L Inline 4 Turbo Plug-in Hybrid Petrol engine. See all the tech specs here. It is also joint 1st in The Highest Torque Peugeots Ever.

Are Peugeot diesel engines reliable?

It has a reliability index of 85, with the main problem being the engine which accounts for 23.08% of all issues. It’s average repair costs are quite costly, at £342.69. The average time it spends off road is also quite high at 3.02 hours.

Is the Peugeot 308 good?

The Peugeot 308 is a stylish and well-equipped family hatchback, with a big boot and punchy engines. The latest Peugeot 308 is a far cry from the mediocre mid-size models the brand was making a decade ago. It’s a classy and capable family hatch, with handsome styling and a well-finished interior.

What is the fastest Peugeot?

Which Peugeot model is best?

Without a doubt, the most iconic Peugeot of all time has to be the 205 GTI. It’s not only, arguably, the best Peugeot ever produced, but it may also be one of the best hot hatches of all time, even rivaling the classic Golf. With exceptional handling and iconic styling, the 205 GTI is still highly regarded to this day.

Has a Peugeot 308 got a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain
Petrol variants produced between 2007 and 2013 Peugeot 308 1.4 VTi = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years. Peugeot 308 1.6 VTi = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.

Is a Peugeot 308 a reliable car?

In its 2021 owners’ survey, What Car? rated the Peugeot 308 as the second-worst car on its list of the most reliable family cars up to five years old, with only the SEAT Leon diesel scoring worse.

Is 2.0 HDi engine reliable?

The HDi’s have been around for 6 or 7 years now. They are generally very reliable and will cover big mileages without any trouble.

What is the best Peugeot engine?

The PureTech 1.2 turbo petrol engine, that powers a wide range of Peugeot models, including the new Peugeot 3008, Car of the Year 2017, was awarded a class win in the 1.0 litre – 1.4 litre category at the 18th International Engine of the Year Awards in Stuttgart.

How often should you change a Cambelt on a Peugeot 308?

It seems to vary with the engine, and whether (if a diesel) it has a DPF or not. So the suggested intervals are from 50k miles/4 years, all the way up to 120k miles/9 years.

When should the Cambelt be changed on a Peugeot 308?

An experienced mechanic would recommend five to six years, 60,000-70,000 miles, at most.

Is 2.0 HDi reliable?

They are generally very reliable and will cover big mileages without any trouble.

Does 2.0 HDi have turbo?

2.0. The 2.0L, 8-valve DW10, (90 or 110 brake horsepower (67 or 82 kW)), is part of the PSA EW/DW engine family. It is equipped with a fixed-geometry turbocharger. Initially available in the midsized models, such as the Citroën Xsara and Xantia and Peugeot 306 and 406.

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Is 2.0 HDI a good engine?

The 2.0HDi engine is great but they can have clutch issues and pretty expensive to fix as usually requires a dual mass flywheel.