Background photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used Peugeot 308 or Volkswagen Golf: which one to choose?
| Criterion |  Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 Peugeot 308 II |  Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0 Volkswagen Golf VII |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Extra caution | Buy with care |
| Reliability | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5best |
| Observed prices | €6,500 – €13,000 | €7,200 – €18,800 |
| Monthly cost (12,000 km/year) | €334best | €409 |
| Known faults | 5, 2 serious | 4, none seriousbest |
| Euro NCAP | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Category | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric |
| Lowest consumption | 3.1 L/100 km | 5.2 L/100 km |
| Boot | 420 Lbest | 380 L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Our conclusion
The Golf VII is more reassuring: reliability score of 3/5, with costly but non-dangerous faults (DQ200 DSG7 gearbox, water pump, 1.6 TDI turbocharger), against 1.5/5 for the 308 II, whose 1.2 PureTech (timing belt, oil consumption) and 1.5 BlueHDi (timing chain) engines have serious faults. Both have 5 Euro NCAP stars (2012 for the Golf, 2013 for the 308). The 308 has the larger boot (420 L against 380 L). On the 308 II, the 1.6 BlueHDi 120 and 2.0 BlueHDi 150 diesels avoid the documented timing faults.
By Rédaction Quelle Occasion · updated on 9 October 2026