A CO mprehensive range of latest-generation engineS

To reduce CO2 emissions as much as possible, the new 308 is uniquely equipped with the very latestgeneration engines for both petrol (VTi or THP engines) and diesel versions (new HDi Euro 5 engines).

On the saloon, all 8 available engines, as well as different possible gearbox combinations (manual, electronically-controlled manual or automatic), will allow every customer to find the version that suits them best.

4 Euro 5 petrol engines:

1.4 litre VTi 98 bhp with 5-speed manual gearbox;
1.6 litre VTi 120 bhp with 5-speed manual gearbox or automatic gearbox;
1.6 litre THP 156 bhp with 6-speed manual gearbox or automatic gearbox;
1.6 litre THP 200 bhp with 6-speed manual gearbox (exclusive to GTi version).

4 Euro 5 diesel engines:

1.6 litre HDi FAP 92 bhp with 5-speed manual gearbox;
1.6 litre e-HDi FAP 112 bhp with 6-speed manual gearbox or electronically-controlled manual gearbox;
2.0 litre HDi FAP 150 bhp with 6-speed manual gearbox;
2.0 litre HDi FAP 163 bhp with automatic gearbox or 6-speed manual gearbox (only on the 308 CC).

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    ESP system
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