Peugeot 308 P51 vs Peugeot 308 T7

Peugeot 308

P51 · 2021 – 2026

The third-generation 308 (P51), with i-Cockpit, hybrids and the all-electric e-308.

Peugeot 308

T7 · 2007 – 2013

The first-generation 308 (T7), on the PF2 platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Peugeot 308

Pick the P51 for the most modern 308 with the widest powertrain range, from efficient hybrids to the electric e-308.

Best engine: The chain-driven 1.2 Hybrid (136/145) or 1.5 BlueHDi — or the e-308 for the city.

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 308

Pick the T7 for an affordable, comfortable early 308 with a roomy SW — ideally a well-kept 2.0 HDi.

Best engine: The 2.0 HDi (diesel) or 1.6 THP (petrol), preferably post-2011 facelift.

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Performance

1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.6 VTi 120 · Petrol

	Peugeot 308	Peugeot 308
Power	130 hp Winner	120 hp
Torque	230 Nm Winner	160 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,4 s Winner	10,4 s
Top speed	205 km/h Winner	190 km/h
Power-to-weight	104,8 hp/t Winner	88,9 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	118 g/km Winner	149 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,0 L/100km Winner	6,4 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 308	Peugeot 308
Boot	412 L Winner	348 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.270 L Winner	1.200 L
Wheelbase	2,68 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,37 m	4,28 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	10,4 m Winner	10,9 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 308	Peugeot 308
Platform	EMP2 (modular)	PF2
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.2 PureTech · 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.5 BlueHDi · Hybrid PHEV · e-308 (EV)	1.4/1.6 VTi · 1.6 THP petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel
Transmission	6-speed manual · EAT8	5-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 5
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Peugeot 308

1.2 PureTech: wet belt on early cars
1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain
Infotainment software needs updates

Peugeot 308

1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
Early electrical gremlins and suspension wear

Pros

Peugeot 308

Modern design and i-Cockpit with a big screen
Widest powertrain range: from diesel to electric
All-electric e-308 (~400+ km WLTP)

Peugeot 308

Comfortable with a long wheelbase
Roomy SW estate version
Plentiful and affordable used

Cons

Peugeot 308

1.2 PureTech (early cars) carries the wet belt
Boot smaller than class leaders

Peugeot 308

AL4 automatic can shift jerkily
1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk

Driving experience

Peugeot 308

The P51 leans on the same EMP2 bones as the old 308 but wears a sharper suit. It stays light and low, so the front axle turns in keenly and the car flows through corners without fuss, while the long wheelbase keeps it planted on the motorway. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised dials are even more pronounced here and take a real acclimatisation; once settled, the steering feels quick and accurate and body roll stays well held. Most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that shrugs off broken tarmac, though big wheels firm things up. The 1.2 PureTech 130 is eager, the e-308 is near-silent and instant, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without drama. It is a composed, easy compact, not a hot hatch.

Peugeot 308

The T7 is the 308 that swapped the 307's softness for a more settled, comfortable feel. Built on the PF2 platform, it stays reasonably light, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the car tracks calmly through corners, while the long wheelbase keeps it planted on the motorway. The conventional driving position is easy to live with, and most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac. The 1.6 VTi is adequate, the 2.0 HDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the manual shifts cleanly — though the old 4-speed AL4 automatic can feel jerky. It is a comfortable, easy hatchback, not a sporty one.