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.
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 308CC Automatic 2009 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
98
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 |
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 | - | - |
Model History
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
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.
