Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V VTi
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V VTi 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 120 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 4250 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard.
More engine specs
This Peugeot 308 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.6 litres.
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V VTi has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V VTi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 189 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V VTi fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100km (14.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 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 1.6 16V VTi technical data
Model: | Peugeot 308 1.6 16V VTi | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 2008. April ... 2011. January | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 169 g/km |
Power: | 120 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 160 NM ON 4250 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 189 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 (combined) 9.8 (urban) 5.1 (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: | 2100 kg |
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V VTi engine VTI 120 (EP6 5FW)
Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 77 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 85.8 mm |
Compression ratio | 11 : 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. More service info |
Timing chain change interval | 60,000 km (recommended) Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 16V VTi oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.6 litres (4.9 quarts) More service info |
Power | 120 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 NM ON 4250 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2006 |
Duration of production | 7 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 2009 onwards. |
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Engine also used on | Peugeot 207 Citroen C5 Citroen C4 Picasso Peugeot 3008 and 8 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Peugeot 308 estate car [2008 - 2011] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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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) |