Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT 5dr EAT8 Review
Category: Family car
Section: Version review

The model
Read full reviewThe Peugeot 308 has some frugal engines, but it falls way short of its best rivals to drive and rear space is tight
get the best priceThe trim
See full equipmentThis is Peugeot’s ‘warm’ hatch version of the 308. As such, it gets two potent engine choices, as well as a lowered ride height, keyless entry and start, radar cruise control and automatic emergency braking as standard, along with the ability to disengage the electronic stability control. There are also a whole host of bespoke sporting visual changes both inside and out.
The engine
See full engine specsA worthy replacement for our former favourite engine in the range, the 1.6 BlueHDi 120. Not only is this new 1.5 more powerful than the unit it replaces, but it’s also cleaner and more frugal. With plenty of low-down grunt, there really is no need to step up to the larger and more expensive 2.0-litre diesels. It’s our pick of the diesels.
Key information
64.4
470
litres
115
g/km
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