Peugeot 308 SW (2008 – 2013) Review

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Peugeot 308 SW (2008 – 2013) At A Glance

Versatile update of 307SW on 308 floorpan. 3 x Isofix sliding, folding centre rear seats. Excellent handling. THP 150 6-speed best.

Centre seats have to be slid back before then can be tipped for people to get out of the back.

Insurance Groups are between 10–20
On average it achieves 92% of the official MPG figure

This car is unique.

It's the only station wagon available in the UK with the option of seven seats. And they are all forward facing.

The outgoing 307 SW wasn't bad, combining a great chassis with 7-seater capability. But the Peugeot designers in Paris have looked at every way they could improve it. And I'm pleased to say they have, not least in offering it with a sweet, flexible 150PS turbo petrol engine and all-new 6-speed box that gives it the capability of around 38 mpg. Who needs a ‘depollution system faulty' diesel? Especially at 125p a litre.

Peugeot 308 THP 150 SE 2008 Road Test

Peugeot 308 SW 2008 Road Test

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Peugeot 308 SW (2008 – 2013) handling and engines

Engines range from 1.4 VTi to 2.0 HDi 163 Automatic
Readers report Real MPG to be between 26–71 mpg

I drove a 1.6THP 150 Sport, at £17,495 plus £495 extra for the pair of rearmost seats. And, having tested a 5-speed 150THP hatchback a couple of months previously, I was immediately glad of the extra gear. This has allowed Peugeot to make ‘top' a little bit longer, at about 26.5mph per 1,000rpm, giving slightly better economy and more relaxed cruising.

It handles really well on standard 17" alloys, and rides decently too. (It's astonishing how the 18" alloys on the 308 175GTI totally ruin the ride and handling of that car.)

As well as 38mpg, CO2 is a reasonable 177g/km, making tax this year £170, though that jumps to £205 next year. You could, if you wanted to, argue your way into the 1.6 HDI 110 at just £500 more and you still get the new 6-speed box. That spits out 139g/km on Energy turns so £120 tax this year and £110 next year and a theoretical 57.6 mpg on 14% more expensive diesel (equivalent to 49 mpg in fuel costs).

If you're not happy with all that glass over your head, a full-length electric blind pulls over it and looks just like a headlining.

And for those of you who have to have them, there are two automatic petrol versions and an automatic diesel.

The nasty old bugbear of the 307 was sometimes suspect build quality and reliability. Happily the 308 is now registering the highest customer satisfaction survey ratings for any Peugeot ever, so that worry should now be over.

And, as I started by saying, this is a unique car. If you're looking for a sporty 7 seater, there is, of course, the Ford S Max.

But if it has to be a proper, car-like station wagon you can't look any further than the 308 because there isn't anywhere further to look.

Engine	MPG	0-62	CO₂
1.4 VTi	42–45 mpg	13.4 s	144–159 g/km
1.6 e-HDi	58–67 mpg	11.9–12.5 s	110–129 g/km
1.6 e-HDi EGC	58–66 mpg	12.3–12.9 s	112–128 g/km
1.6 HDi	63 mpg	13.2 s	119 g/km
1.6 HDi 110	53–59 mpg	12.5 s	125–139 g/km
1.6 HDi 112	53–59 mpg	12.5 s	124–139 g/km
1.6 HDi 90	60 mpg	13.3 s	125 g/km
1.6 HDi 92	60–63 mpg	13.2–13.3 s	119–123 g/km
1.6 THP 150	38 mpg	9.6 s	177 g/km
1.6 THP 156	40 mpg	8.8–9.6 s	165 g/km
1.6 THP 175	36 mpg	9.0 s	185 g/km
1.6 VTi	41–44 mpg	11.5–12.0 s	147–159 g/km
1.6 VTi Automatic	37–39 mpg	13.0–14.0 s	166–173 g/km
2.0 HDi 136	40–48 mpg	11.1–11.7 s	155–187 g/km
2.0 HDi 140	48 mpg	11.1 s	155 g/km
2.0 HDi 150	53 mpg	9.8 s	139 g/km
2.0 HDi 163 Automatic	40 mpg	11.7 s	174 g/km

Real MPG average for the Peugeot 308 SW (2008 – 2013)

Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.

Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.

Average performance

92%

Real MPG

26–71 mpg

MPGs submitted

Peugeot 308 SW (2008 – 2013) interior

Boot space is 573–2149 litres
Euro NCAP rating of five stars

Dimensions
Length	4500 mm
Width	1815–1879 mm
Height	1555–1564 mm
Wheelbase	2708 mm
Full specifications

Unlike the 307SW, but like the 207SW, the rear window opens either to drop stuff in the back, or carry ladders or kayaks with one end poking out of the back (more on that later).

Like the 307SW, the rearmost seats are removable. Unlike the 207, they fold up into neat suitcase size for easy removal and storage. Though if you want to leave them in the car you can double fold them against the backs of the centre row.

All three centre seats are full size. They are set slightly higher than the fronts to give the occupants a better forward vision. And, uniquely, all three have ISOFIX tethers so you have no problem fitting three sprog seats abreast. Like the S-Max, these seats all individually slide, and from the rearmost position will double fold either to free up space or let people out of the back seats.

All five rear seats can be completely removed, and the two of the centre row relocated closer together to make it a 6 seater.

The front passenger seatback folds forwards flat, to make a table beside the driver, or to help accommodate very long loads like flatpack furniture and planks up to 3.1 metres long inside the car, or, ladders, kayaks, etc poking out of the back window.

All five back seats can be folded flat into a "shelf" configuration to leave a load area a bit like the Toyota Verso's

Over everyone's heads, the panoramic sunroof now stretches back over the rearmost passenger's heads, giving everyone a view of tall buildings and passing aircraft.

Peugeot has done away with the designation ‘estate' for the lower spec cars, and all are now called SWs, even though S versions only have a non sliding rear bench seat, cannot take the extra rearmost seats and don't have a panoramic roof.

Peugeot 308 SW (2008 – 2013) models and specs

Dimensions
Length	4500 mm
Width	1815–1879 mm
Height	1555–1564 mm
Wheelbase	2708 mm

Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight	1351–1675 kg
Boot Space	573–2149 L
Warranty	3 years
Servicing	12500–20000 miles

Costs
List Price	£14,681–£24,045
Insurance Groups	10–20
Road Tax Bands	B–J
Official MPG	35.8–67.3 mpg

Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult	-
Child	-
Pedestrian	-
Overall	5

On sale until May 2014

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Access 1.6 e-HDi EGC with Stop and Start 115 5dr Auto	£19,765	65.7 mpg	12.3 s
Access 1.6 e-HDi with Stop and Start 115 5dr	£19,265	67.3 mpg	11.9 s
Access 1.6 HDi FAP 92 5dr	£18,345	62.8 mpg	13.2 s
Access 1.6 Vti 120 5dr	£17,500	44.1 mpg	11.5 s
Active 1.6 e-HDi EGC with Stop and Start 115 5dr Auto	£21,265	57.7 mpg	12.9 s
Active 1.6 e-HDi with Stop and Start 115 5dr	£20,765	57.7 mpg	12.5 s
Active 1.6 Vti 120 5dr	£19,000	41.0 mpg	12.0 s

On sale until July 2013

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Active 2.0 HDi 150bhp 5dr	£21,300	53.3 mpg	9.8 s
Allure 1.6 e-HDi with Stop and Start 5dr	£22,115	57.7 mpg	12.5 s
Allure 2.0 HDi 150bhp 5dr	£22,750	53.3 mpg	9.8 s

On sale until January 2013

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Access 1.4 VTi 5dr	£16,445	44.8 mpg	13.4 s
Access 1.6 VTi Auto 5dr	£18,095	39.2 mpg	13.0 s
Active 1.6 THP 5dr	£19,395	39.8 mpg	8.8 s
Allure 1.6 THP 5dr	£21,045	39.8 mpg	8.8 s
SR e-HDi EGC with Stop and Start 5dr Auto	£19,965	65.7 mpg	12.3 s
SR e-HDi with Stop and Start 5dr	£19,465	64.2 mpg	11.9 s
SR HDi 92 5dr	£18,545	62.8 mpg	13.2 s

On sale until June 2011

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
S 1.6 VTi 5dr	£17,445	42.2 mpg	11.5 s
S 1.6 VTi Auto 5dr	£18,445	37.7 mpg	13.4 s
S HDi 112 FAP 5dr	£19,045	58.8 mpg	12.5 s
S HDi 92 5dr	£18,295	60.1 mpg	13.3 s
SE HDi 112 FAP 5dr	£22,245	53.2 mpg	12.5 s
SE HDi 140 FAP 5dr	£22,845	47.8 mpg	11.1 s
SE HDi 163 FAP Auto 5dr	£24,045	39.7 mpg	11.7 s
Sport 1.6 THP 156 5dr	£19,845	39.8 mpg	9.6 s
Sport 1.6 VTi 5dr	£18,995	40.9 mpg	12.0 s
Sport 1.6 VTi Auto 5dr	£19,995	36.7 mpg	14.0 s
Sport HDi 112 FAP 5dr	£20,595	53.2 mpg	12.5 s
SR HDi 112 FAP 5dr	£19,795	58.8 mpg	12.5 s
SR HDi 92 5dr	£19,045	60.1 mpg	13.3 s

On sale until June 2010

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
S HDi 110 FAP 5dr	£18,545	58.8 mpg	12.5 s
S HDi 90 5dr	£17,795	60.1 mpg	13.3 s
SE HDi 110 FAP 5dr	£21,750	58.8 mpg	12.5 s
Sport HDi 110 FAP 5dr	£20,045	53.2 mpg	12.5 s
SR HDi 110 FAP 5dr	£19,295	58.8 mpg	12.5 s
SR HDi 90 5dr	£18,545	60.1 mpg	13.3 s

On sale until March 2010

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
SE HDi 136 FAP 5dr	£22,295	47.8 mpg	11.1 s
SE HDi 136 FAP 5dr Auto	£22,295	39.7 mpg	11.7 s

On sale until January 2010

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
SE THP 175	£21,445	36.2 mpg	9.0 s
Sport 1.6 THP 150 5dr	£19,445	37.7 mpg	9.6 s

On sale until December 2009

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Sport HDi 136 FAP 5dr	£20,395	47.8 mpg	11.1 s
Sport HDi 136 FAP 5dr Auto	£20,395	-	-

On sale until May 2009

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
SE THP 140 Auto	£21,295	-	-

On sale until December 2008

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
S 1.4 VTi 5dr	£14,681	42.2 mpg	13.4 s

On sale until August 2008

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Sport 1.6 THP 175 5dr	£18,895	-	-

On sale until July 2008

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Sport 1.6 THP 140 Auto 5dr	£18,495	-	-

March 2008

World premiere March 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Slightly larger than 308SW. On sale UK June 2008. Panoramic glass roof. Opening rear tailgate glass. Three rear seats in the second row are all individual, easy to remove, identical in size and offer a multitude of combinations. Two occasional rear seats can be fitted in the third row. With second row seats in place it can accommodate up to 674 litres (573 dm3 VDA) under the rear load cover. With the seats removed it provides a total volume of 2,149 litres up to the level of the roof (1,736 dm3 VDA).

Chain cam petrol engines. 2.0HDI 136 available with 6-speed AW auto.

1.4VTI 95. 0-60 13.1, top speed 111mph, 42.2mpg com, 159g/km CO2.

1.6 VTI 120. 0-60 11.1, top speed 117mph, 40.9mpg com, 165g/km CO2.

1.6 VTI 120 auto. 0-60 13.1, top speed 113mph, 37.7mpg com, 178g/km CO2.

1.6 THP 150. 0-60 9.0, top speed 130mph, 38.7mpg com, 173g/km CO2.

1.6 THP 140 auto. 0-60 10.4, top speed 124mph, 35.3mpg com, 190g/km CO2.

1.6 THP 175. 0-60 8.7, top speed 134mph, 36.2mpg com, 185g/km CO2.

1.4 HDI 90. 0-60 13.0, top speed 108mph, 60.1mpg com, 125g/km CO2.

1.6 HDI 110. 0-60 11.6, top speed 115mph, 57.7mpg com, 129g/km CO2.

2.0 HDI 136. 0-60 10.6, top speed 126mph, 49.6mpg com, 150g/km CO2.

2.0 HDI 136 auto. 0-60 11.4, top speed 122mph, 39.8mpg com, 187g/km CO2.

Four trim levels S, SR, Sport and SE replaced the 307 SW and 307 Estate range of vehicles from June 2008. S and SR versions will differ from the Sport and SE versions by the fitment of a steel roof panel and a folding split rear bench seat, instead of individual removable seats and a Cielo panoramic glass roof as found on the Sport and SE versions.

At launch the 308 SW is available with eight engine options, five petrol engines and three HDi diesel engines.

Petrol engines: 1.4 litre VTi 95 bhp 5-speed manual gearbox, 1.6 litre VTi 120 bhp 5-speed manual gearbox & 4-speed automatic, 1.6 litre THP 140 bhp 4-speed automatic gearbox, 1.6 litre THP 150 bhp 6-speed manual gearbox, 1.6 litre THP 175 bhp 6-speed manual gearbox

HDi Diesel engines: 1.6 litre HDi 90 bhp 5-speed manual gearbox, 1.6 litre HDi 110 bhp 6-speed manual gearbox, 2.0 litre HDi 136 bhp 6-speed manual gearbox & 6-speed automatic.

All engines meet the current Euro 4 emission standards and both the HDi 110 and HDi 136 diesel engines are fitted with a diesel particulate filter system (FAP).

Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Prices (priced from as little as £500 more than the 308 5-door):

S 1.4 VTi 95 £14,395

S 1.6 VTi 120 £14,995

S 1.6 VTi 120 Auto £15,995

S HDi 90 £15,695

S HDi 110 £16,595

SR HDi 90 £16,345

Sport 1.6 VTi 120 £16,395

Sport 1.6 VTi 120 Auto £17,395

Sport THP 150 £17,495

Sport THP 140 Auto £18,495

Sport THP 175 £18,645

Sport HDi 110 £17,995

Sport HDi 136 £18,645

Sport HDi 136 Auto £19,645

SE HDi 110 £19,195

SE HDi 136 £19,845

SE HDi 136 Auto £20,845

Standard equipment on all models includes: power steering, driver airbag, passenger airbag, side airbags, curtain airbags, remote control central locking with deadlocks, electric front windows, steering column adjustable for reach and rake, radio / single CD player, passenger / driver seat height adjustment, ABS with EBFD and EBA, trip computer, front fog-lights, body coloured door mirrors and door handles, air-conditioning

The S and SR models both have a steel roof panel instead of a Cielo panoramic glass roof, a split rear folding bench seat, a 20 litre under floor storage area in the rear load area and a "classic" front grille design.

The SR version adds: 16" alloy wheels, Bluetooth hands free kit, storage pack (rear seat centre armrest with storage) and SMARTNav, to the standard specification of the S version.

The Sport version adds to the specification of the S version: three second row individual and removable seats, a Cielo panoramic glass roof, 17" alloy wheels, ‘Sports’ front grille, radio / CD with diversity + MP3 compatibility, opening rear tailgate glass, steering column airbag, front centre armrest, leather steering wheel, electric rear windows, ESP and cruise control.

The SE version then adds, compared to the Sport version: 16" alloy wheels, dual zone air-conditioning, two third row individual and removable seats, Visibility Pack (automatic headlamps and wipers), electro-chrome rear view mirror, electric folding door mirrors, Comfort Pack (front seat lumbar support and armrest), Ambiance Pack (fragrance diffuser, ambient lighting), dark tinted rear windows and tyre pressure sensors.

Handles really well. The one and only answer for someone who wants a 7 seater station wagon. Serious alternative to an S-Max.

Diesels with FAPs can run on up to 30% (B30) Biodiesel.

January 2010

Upgrades for 2010: ESP fitted as standard on all 308 SW and hatchback models, except the Urban; Peugeot Connect USB & Bluetooth fitted as standard to Verve, Sport and SE models; New EU5 HDi 140 diesel engine replaces current EU4 HDi 136 bhp engine. Introduced in January 2010.

What to watch out for

01-01-0001:

See Peugeot 308 2014 for full list

19-06-2011:

Different tyres from those originally fitted may not be compatible with the 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission software programme.

31-12-2012:

'Gong' sound means that car battery is failing to hold sufficient charge and needs to be replaced.

29-01-2016:

Problem with Peugeot 308 SW diesel. Flashes as 'Engine fault risk of filter clogging'. Car serviced. Eolys tank refilled. System re-set and DPF regeneration carried out. Fault code P1435 multiplex additive pump, so pump suspected, though car still runs fine.

04-12-2016:

Manual folding swivels of door mirrors can fail after 4 years constant use to get the car into a garage. Whole mirror unit has to be replaced.

02-03-2017:

Replacement turbo on 2009/59 Peugeot 308 1.6HDI 110 failed three times in succession. Reason was that cat converter matrix had collapsed causing a blockage in the exhaust so the turbos could not spin and overheated.

04-12-2019:

Report of 85k mile 2014/64 Peugeot 308 SW petrol engine using up to litre of oil every 1,000 miles.