Background photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used Peugeot 308 or Peugeot 308: which one to choose?
| Criterion |  Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 Peugeot 308 II |  Photo: MoCars, CC0 Peugeot 308 III |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Extra caution | Buy with care |
| Reliability | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5best |
| Observed prices | €6,500 – €13,000 | €11,680 – €26,318 |
| Monthly cost (12,000 km/year) | €334best | €414 |
| Known faults | 5, 2 serious | 3, 1 seriousbest |
| Euro NCAP | 5/5best | 4/5 |
| Category | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric |
| Lowest consumption | 3.1 L/100 km | 4.9 L/100 km |
| Boot | 420 Lbest | 412 L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Our conclusion
Both generations share the 1.2 PureTech and 1.5 BlueHDi engines and their serious faults; the 308 II adds faulty AdBlue tanks on its diesels, hence its score of 1.5/5 against 2/5 for the 308 III. The 308 II earned 5 Euro NCAP stars in 2013, and the 308 III earned 4 stars in 2022 under a more demanding test protocol. Boot capacities are close (420 L against 412 L). The 308 III adds hybrid and electric versions, which avoid the combustion-engine faults.
By Rédaction Quelle Occasion · updated on 9 October 2026