Peugeot 308 T7 vs Peugeot 308 T9

Peugeot 308

T7 · 2007 – 2013

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

Peugeot 308

T9 · 2013 – 2021

The second 308 (T9), 2014 European Car of the Year on EMP2.

First car

Second car

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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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 308

Pick the T9 for the best-balanced 308: light, refined and cheap to run — with the right engine.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech (petrol) or 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2017.

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Performance

1.6 VTi 120 · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

	Peugeot 308	Peugeot 308
Power	120 hp	130 hp Winner
Torque	160 Nm	230 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	10,4 s	9,6 s Winner
Top speed	190 km/h	205 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	88,9 hp/t	112,1 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	149 g/km	105 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,4 L/100km	4,7 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 308	Peugeot 308
Boot	348 L	420 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.200 L	1.270 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,61 m	2,62 m Winner
Length	4,28 m	4,25 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	10,9 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 308	Peugeot 308
Platform	PF2	EMP2 (modular)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.4/1.6 VTi · 1.6 THP petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech petrol · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi diesel
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual · EAT6
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 5	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Peugeot 308

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

Peugeot 308

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF
1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units

Pros

Peugeot 308

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

Peugeot 308

Light thanks to EMP2: agile and efficient
Refined interior with i-Cockpit
Strong BlueHDi diesels and smooth EAT6/EAT8

Cons

Peugeot 308

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

Peugeot 308

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt needs strict intervals
Rear seat tight for the class

Driving experience

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.

Peugeot 308

The T9's party trick is its weight: EMP2 made it roughly 140 kg lighter than the old 308, and you feel it through the steering and damping. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised dials need a short adjustment period, then the front axle feels quick and accurate while the body stays flat and settled. Most versions run a comfort-tuned torsion-beam rear, so the car rolls absorbently over Belgian cobbles and resists roll in bends without turning harsh. The 1.2 PureTech is eager, the 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi pull strongly and quietly, and the EAT6/EAT8 automatic shifts without fuss. A composed, everyday compact; only the 225 GT and GTi sharpen it into something more urgent.