BMW 1 Series vs Peugeot 308
BMW 1 Series
BMW’s compact premium hatchback.
VS
Peugeot 308
Peugeot’s comfortable, low-running-cost compact hatchback.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW 1 Series
Pick the 1 Series for sharp BMW handling in a roomy, modern premium hatch.
Best engine: The 118i (petrol) or 118d (diesel).
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Pick this one if…
Peugeot 308
Pick the 308 for a comfortable, efficient, sharply priced compact with a large used supply.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech (petrol) or 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — go for a post-2017 car.
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Performance
B38 118i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW 1 Series | Peugeot 308 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
140 hp
Winner
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130 hp
|
| Torque |
220 Nm
|
230 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,5 s
Winner
|
9,4 s
|
| Top speed |
213 km/h
Winner
|
205 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
106,1 hp/t
Winner
|
104,8 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
124 g/km
|
118 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,5 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW 1 Series | Peugeot 308 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
380 L
|
412 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.200 L
|
1.270 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,68 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,32 m
|
4,37 m
|
| Width |
1,80 m
|
1,85 m
|
| Height |
1,43 m
|
1,44 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW 1 Series | Peugeot 308 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2/FAAR (transverse, front-wheel drive) | PF2 (T7) · EMP2 (T9/P51, modular) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38/B48 petrol · B37/B47 diesel | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi · Hybrid · e-308 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic · 7-speed DCT · 6-speed manual | 5/6-speed manual · 4/6/8-speed automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 4 (T7 early) · Euro 5 (T7 later) · Euro 6/6d (T9/P51) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-308 allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW 1 Series
- EGR clogging on diesels
- Early timing-chain tensioners (B38/B48)
- DCT software (early cars)
- Suspension wear
Peugeot 308
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt needs strict intervals
- BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF need monitoring
- 1.6 THP (early T7/T9): timing chain
Pros
BMW 1 Series
- Roomy interior & big boot
- Premium finish & modern tech (OS 7)
- Modular B-series engines
Peugeot 308
- Comfortable and quiet for the class
- Efficient, wide engine range (including e-308)
- Sharply priced with a large used supply
Cons
BMW 1 Series
- Lost the previous generation’s rear-wheel drive
- Pricier than comparable hatchbacks
Peugeot 308
- Cabin and rear seat tighter than some rivals
- i-Cockpit needs adjustment (small wheel, high dials)
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
Region
Fuel
Euro norm
First registration
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For sale at dealers
BMW 1 Series
124 for sale · from € 5.990
Peugeot 308
41 for sale · from € 3.850
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech · Allure
€ 12.980
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