Peugeot 308 145 hybrid: 13,000 euros less than the Audi A3 and better
After 12 days and 1,700 km, the Peugeot 308 145 hybrid proves it can match the Audi A3 for 13,000 euros less. But PureTech reliability remains the…
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Peugeot 308 145 hybrid: the 12-day test that dismantles the Audi A3
Twelve days and 1,700 kilometers behind the wheel of a rental Peugeot 308 145 hybrid were enough to turn upside down a comparison that seemed settled. The French compact, with a starting price of around 26,900 euros in pre-registered deals, performed better in dynamics and perceived quality than an Audi A3 Sportback 150 DSG costing 12,000 to 13,000 euros more. The conclusion, however, is not unanimous: the shadow of the PureTech engine and the complexity of the automatic gearbox still loom over the purchase.
Price: is it really a Dacia?
The price debate is the juiciest one. Whoever tested the car claims that for the price of a Dacia or an Ebro 400 you get a "proper car," with the top trim coming in at around 30,000 euros. And there are listings to back it up: a 308 with unregistered plates in the mid trim for 26,900 euros, or the GT for 28,500. But those prices come with a catch. The official price of the mid trim is 33,086 euros, and the GT's is 35,936. In other words, pre-registered deals exist, but they are usually tied to financing or extra costs. Comparing the 308 with a Dacia Sandero, which is in a different segment, makes no sense. With a Duster, which is an SUV, neither. The 308 is a compact, and its price, though aggressive on offer, is not low cost.
Reliability: the doubt that won't go away
This is where the analysis gets stuck. The engine of the 308 145 hybrid is a hybrid that has inherited the bad fruta of the PureTech, a petrol engine that has had problems in other Stellantis models. The tester himself, who enjoyed the car for 12 days, admits he wouldn't trust it even with the 8-year warranty, especially the engine and the automatic gearbox. Some point out that the weak spot is the gearbox's complexity, not its operation. And a 110 hp version with a chain and manual gearbox is mentioned as potentially more reliable. The brand offers an 8-year warranty, but the distrust is hard to dispel.
Twelve days and 1,700 kilometers behind the wheel of a rental Peugeot 308 145 hybrid were enough to turn upside down a comparison that seemed settled. The French compact, with a starting price of around 26,900 euros in pre-registered deals, performed better in dynamics and perceived quality than an Audi A3 Sportback 150 DSG costing 12,000 to 13,000 euros more. The conclusion, however, is not unanimous: the shadow of the PureTech engine and the complexity of the automatic gearbox still loom over the purchase.
Price: is it really a Dacia?
The price debate is the juiciest one. Whoever tested the car claims that for the price of a Dacia or an Ebro 400 you get a "proper car," with the top trim coming in at around 30,000 euros. And there are listings to back it up: a 308 with unregistered plates in the mid trim for 26,900 euros, or the GT for 28,500. But those prices come with a catch. The official price of the mid trim is 33,086 euros, and the GT's is 35,936. In other words, pre-registered deals exist, but they are usually tied to financing or extra costs. Comparing the 308 with a Dacia Sandero, which is in a different segment, makes no sense. With a Duster, which is an SUV, neither. The 308 is a compact, and its price, though aggressive on offer, is not low cost.
Reliability: the doubt that won't go away
This is where the analysis gets stuck. The engine of the 308 145 hybrid is a hybrid that has inherited the bad fruta of the PureTech, a petrol engine that has had problems in other Stellantis models. The tester himself, who enjoyed the car for 12 days, admits he wouldn't trust it even with the 8-year warranty, especially the engine and the automatic gearbox. Some point out that the weak spot is the gearbox's complexity, not its operation. And a 110 hp version with a chain and manual gearbox is mentioned as potentially more reliable. The brand offers an 8-year warranty, but the distrust is hard to dispel.
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