Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V THP

Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V THP has been produced from April, 2008 to January, 2011. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 175 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Peugeot 308 2008 - 2011 version and torque 240 Nm (Newton metres) on 1600 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and BorgWarner K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 180 000 to 300 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Peugeot 308 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.2 litres.

Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V THP has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V THP accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 215 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V THP in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.

Peugeot 308 safety

During safety testing Peugeot 308 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Peugeot 308 is evaluated with very good rate 82 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 81 from 100, for pedestrian protection Peugeot 308 got 53 points from 100.
Peugeot 308 safety equipment has been rated as very good - 83 percents from 100.

Peugeot 308 2008

Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V THP technical data

Model: Peugeot 308 1.6 16V THP
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2008. April ... 2011. January 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 185 g/km
Power: 175 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 240 NM ON 1600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 215 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 (combined) 10.9 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.50m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Trunk capacity: 508 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1736 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2130 kg

Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V THP engine EP6DTS 5FY (THP 175)

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 77 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 85.8 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V THP oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts)
Power 175 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 240 NM ON 1600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2007
Duration of production 11 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2010 onwards.

Engine also used on Peugeot 207

All Peugeot 308 estate car [2008 - 2011] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Peugeot 308 2008 1.4 16V VTi Apr 2008 — Jan 2011

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 95 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V VTi Apr 2008 — Jan 2011 1.6 Petrol 120 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V VTi Apr 2008 — Jan 2011 1.6 Petrol 120 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 THP 1.6 Petrol 140 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V VTi THP Apr 2008 — Jan 2011 1.6 Petrol 150 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V VTi THP Apr 2008 — Jan 2011 1.6 Petrol 150 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V THP Apr 2008 — Jan 2011

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds

1.6 Petrol 175 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V HDiF Apr 2008 — Jan 2011

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 110 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Peugeot 308 2008 2.0 16V HDiF Apr 2008 — Jan 2011

Most powerfull diesel version (136 HP)

2.0 Diesel 136 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Peugeot 308 2008 2.0 16V HDiF Apr 2008 — Jan 2011

Most powerfull diesel version (136 HP)

2.0 Diesel 136 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (6)
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