Name: Peugeot 308 (2022 - present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Peugeot 308
Rating: 67.0

Summary

Now in its third generation, the Peugeot 308 is a mid-sized family hatchback and estate car. It was unveiled in late 2021 before arriving in the UK in early 2022.

Challenging mainstream rivals like the Volkswagen Golf and Toyota Corolla, the Peugeot 308 is structurally identical to the latest iteration of the DS 4 and is available as a petrol or plug-in hybrid model (there was also a diesel, which was discontinued). A battery-powered version, the E-308, is not included here – we have a separate page for that car.

With sharper exterior styling and an upmarket interior trim fitted with Peugeot’s latest on-board tech features and infotainment, the third-generation 308 has received a positive reception from the UK media since its arrival in early 2022 – Business Car describes the new-look 308 as “a vast improvement over its predecessor”, while Auto Express calls it an “accomplished all-rounder with its sights set firmly on the best cars in this class”.

Reviewers often highlight the Peugeot 308 for its wide range of efficient engines and its comfortable and refined cabin. Auto Trader adds that a new 308 is a durable choice as well as a sensible one – thanks to the brand’s “strong reputation for reliability”.

Rivals offer more cabin space and better handling, with cars like the Ford Focus and SEAT Leon offering more driver appeal and more practicality in the rear. Car magazine also warns that Peugeot’s unique dashboard design “looks fab but can be a stressfest to use day-to-day”. Many UK publications are also not too impressed by the 308’s pricing – explaining that top-spec models don’t offer enough value-for-money – particularly the range-topping plug-in hybrid model.

A facelifted 308 range is expected to hit UK roads by the end of 2025 or early 2026, which will offer some light styling changes and tech upgrades.

As of September 2025, the Peugeot 308 holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 67%. It scores top marks for its low running costs and CO₂ emissions, but its safety score is only average and the 308’s reliability has historically been no better than average. On top of that, Peugeot’s new car warranty offering is poor.

Peugeot 308 highlights

Low running costs
Comfortable cabin
Agile handling
Plenty of on-board tech as standard
Intuitive infotainment

Peugeot 308 lowlights

Rear seats rather cramped
Rivals have more driver appeal
i-Cockpit dashboard not universally popular
Top-spec models get expensive

Key specifications

Body style: Medium hatchback and estate car
Engines: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £28,050 on-road

Launched: Winter 2021/22
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express

Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“With its striking good looks, the Peugeot 308 is a desirable five-door hatchback, but it sacrifices practicality and isn’t great to drive.”
Author: Shane Wilkinson
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre diesel automatic GT Premium hatchback
Score: 7 / 10
“Not long ago almost every family hatchback offered a diesel option. But buyer demands have dramatically shifted in recent years to make cars like this Peugeot 308 BlueHDi an exception to the norm. There are still plenty of positives, with the usual 308 technology, design and build quality on offer, but we’d stick with petrol power.”
Author: Alastair Crooks
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Peugeot’s posh push is more obvious than ever in the latest 308. It looks and feels like a premium product, while it drives well. There are still a few foibles around infotainment and the i-Cockpit, while you can get much more space in an Octavia. But this is another strong competitor in a sector where you’re not exactly lacking in choice.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid GT Premium Estate
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Peugeot 308 SW estate looks great and boasts plenty of tech, but this pricey plug-in model is not the pick of the range.”
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“All-new Peugeot 308 goes after the VW Golf with a compelling combination of French style, clever tech and plug-in hybrid power.”
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Business Car

Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid GT Premium hatchback
Score: 8 / 10
“Perhaps the biggest compliment we can pay the 308 is to say it is a vast improvement over its predecessor and if the items we’ve highlighted can be addressed, and providing you can get on with the driving position, then the 308 hybrid should definitely be on your radar come 2022.”
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Car

Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“The 308 has a huge boot and its technology impresses. Peugeot’s new infotainment system is a huge step up over its previous systems and the i-Toggle widget bar makes it easy to operate all of the car’s cabin functions from the touchscreen.”
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed: Estate range
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Peugeot 308 SW is certainly versatile thanks to a big boot and the option of petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid power.” (Tom Jervis)
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Peugeot 308 is a comfortable, stylish family hatchback with a great interior but it’s not the most practical.” (Andy Goodwin)
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Carwow

Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Peugeot 308 is arguably one of the most eye-catching hatchbacks on sale, but its plush interior, intuitive infotainment tech and comfortable cruising ability mean it’s not just a pretty face. Its tiny steering wheel might take some getting used to, though.”
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Company Car Today

Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Allure hatchback
“The Peugeot 308 is good to drive and good to look at, while being packed with some excellent technology and offering buyers a choice between conventional engines and plug-in hybrids in the same car.”
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Driving Electric

Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Peugeot 308 is a plug-in Volkswagen Golf rival that stands out thanks to its styling, interior and handling – however, its boot capacity and rear cabin space aren’t class-leading.” (Richard Ingram)
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Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid estate range
Score: 8 / 10
“Plug-in hybrid power helps the new Peugeot 308 SW offer refinement, efficiency and a good amount of on-board technology – however, rear cabin space falls short compared to rivals.”
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Electrifying.com

Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid hatchback
Score: 8 / 10
“The formerly frumpy Peugeot 308 has become cool. It’s a useful size for a family, and a 37-mile plug-in range (let’s be generous and say 30 in real life), should see it beat commutes on electric power.” (Tom Ford)
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Evo

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Stylish, content heavy and good enough to drive, the 308 is more interesting than a rival Golf, but then it’ll cost you.” (Jordan Katsianis)
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Heycar

Model reviewed: Estate (SW) range
Score: 8 / 10
“We like the new Peugeot 308 in hatchback form, so it shouldn’t really be surprising the SW estate gets the thumbs up as well. We’ve reservations about the rear seat room, the hybrid’s gearbox and brake response, and whether tall drivers can make the driving position work, but overall it’s a likeable family estate with more desirability than most. “
Author: Lawrence Allan
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The latest Peugeot 308 proves that settling for a mainstream family hatch doesn’t have to mean compromising on style and feel-good factor. Some compromises remain, but with a well-sorted driving experience, punchy engines, a quality feel and greatly improved tech it’s a strong choice.”
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Peugeot 308 gets a significant update as it moves into its third generation – with the handsome new hatchback seeing a new design, new logo, upgraded interior and introduction of hybrid engines into the line-up.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Smooth new Peugeot 308 challenges the class-leading hatchbacks”
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic Allure Premium estate
Score: 8 / 10
“While it probably won’t go down in history as one of Peugeot’s great estates, the 308 SW is still good enough that it should be on your shortlist if you’re in the market for a car like this.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrid 225 GT Premium
Score: 8 / 10
“if it’s drag-strip grunt you are looking for, along with company-car-tax friendly benefit-in-kind, then the Peugeot 308 PHEV will do nicely. It’s a very expensive proposition for private buyers, but if you plug in at every opportunity, it’s also low CO2, low tax and high-style family motoring.”
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Estate range
Score: 7 / 10
“With its eye-catching design, impressive equipment levels, and comfortable ride, the Peugeot 308 SW makes a compelling case for itself.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 7 / 10
“Fresh design inside and out, with quality execution, lots of tech and more competent dynamics.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 4 stars
Date tested: May 2022
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Adult protection: 76%
Child protection: 84%
Vulnerable road users: 68%
Safety assist: 65%

The Peugeot 308 has been given a four-star rating from Euro NCAP – the estate variant was the model crash tested but the safety body says that this rating applies to the hatchback variant too.

Shy of a full five-star rating, Euro NCAP comments that the 308 has “plenty of crash avoidance technology, but does not have some of the latest advancements introduced in the market”, and that the car was not “equipped with a centre airbag for far-side crash protection, a countermeasure which is increasingly common on modern cars”.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

Model tested: 308 1.2-litre Petrol

Overall score: 2 stars
Date tested: July 2022
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Clean Air Index: 3.8 / 10
Energy Efficiency Index: 4.7 / 10
Greenhouse Gas Index: 3.2 / 10

The 1.2-litre petrol version of the Peugeot 308 hatchback was tested by Green NCAP in Summer 2022, receiving a two star rating – a score that is common for combustion-powered models. This rating thus only applies to the petrol-powered 308, not diesel or plug-in hybrid variants.

“Like other smaller petrol engines, the three-cylinder power unit gets in trouble under constant high load where it emits very high amounts of carbon monoxide”, testers commented.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	130 g/km	B
Diesel models	128 g/km	B
Plug-in hybrid models	29 g/km	A

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	35 miles	E

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	27	C

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£180	B
Year 2	£501	B
Year 3	£774	B
Year 4	£969	B
Year 5	£1,288	B
Overall	£3,712	B

The Peugeot 308 has very low running costs, according to data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our commercial partner, Clear Vehicle Data. We don’t have fuel consumption data, but CO₂ emissions are very low which suggests that fuel consumption will be similarly competitive.

Insurance costs are only average, but scheduled servicing and maintenance costs are good.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

Total claims: 285
Average repair cost: £429.33
Last updated: April 2025

Reliability score

All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

As of April 2025 (our most recent data point), the Peugeot 308 is only average when it comes to reliability with a score of 60%, according to extended warranty data provided by our commercial partner, MotorEasy. This covers both the current (2022 onwards) model and earlier generations.

The average repair cost is also about average at about £430.

The most common problems reported for the Peugeot 308 refer to the car’s engine, and unfortunately they are also the most expensive with an average repair bill of about £650.

Make sure that any used car warranty you are purchasing covers all of these potential problem areas.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Peugeot 308

Overall ratingD31%
Petrol or diesel modelsE17%
Electric or hybrid modelsC56%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileage60,000 miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

Peugeot’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better).

In addition to the standard new car warranty, hybrid versions of the 308 have an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

Warranty on a used Peugeot 308

If you are purchasing an ‘Approved Used’ 308 from an official Peugeot dealership, you will get a minimum six-month warranty included.
If you are buying a used 308 from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
If you are buying a used 308 from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Peugeot 308

Date: May 2024
Recall number: R/2024/237
Model types: All
Build dates: 06/2022 to 06/2023
Number of vehicles affected: 2
Defect: On affected vehicles equipped with E-call, the device may not function when trying to connect to E-Call (emergency call) and B-Call (breakdown call) due to incorrect BSRF (on-board radio communication transmitter) configuration and, as a result, does not comply with regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Check and replace the radio frequency connectivity box.

As of September 2024 (our most recent data point), there has been one DVSA vehicle recall on the current-generation Peugeot 308 – and that only affected two cars.

Not all vehicles are affected by recalls. You can check to see if your car is included in any of the above recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Peugeot dealer.

If your car is affected by a recall, the vehicle must be repaired and you should not be charged for any work required. If you are buying a used 308, you should insist that any outstanding recall work is completed before you take delivery of the vehicle.