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).
See also:
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
Model without AUTO wiping
Model with AUTO wiping
Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed:
Rear wiper
Rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermi ...
Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank: approximately 60 litres.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level is reached, this warning lamp comes on on the instrument
panel, accompanied by an audible signal and an aler ...
12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged
battery.
The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of a 12 V ...