ENVIRONMENT
The Peugeot 308 meets today's environmental challenges with its tried-and-tested HDi diesel technology combined with the FAP particle filter, along with groundbreaking new solutions such as our e-HDi micro-hybrid Stop and Start technology. The 308 offers fuel consumption as low as 4.2 l / 100km and CO2 emissions as low as 109 g/km.
Energy saving tyres
By optimising the rolling resistance by 20%, this high technology tyre reduces the amount of fuel required to move the vehicle forward and so obtains a reduction in fuel consumption of almost 0.2 litres per 100 km, which is close to 4 g/km of CO2. On average, this relates to approximately one ton less of CO2 emitted during the life of a vehicle.
Consumption and emissions
Diesel consumptions
BVM5 - BVM6 : Manual Gearbox (5 or 6 gears) BVA4 - BVA6 : Automatic Gearbox (4 or 6 gears) BMP6 : Driven Manual Gearbox 6 gears FAP : Particle Filter *With energy saving tyres **Following 90/100/CE guidelines The Blue Lion label is used for cars with the lowest CO2 emissions. Fuel consumption figures in the above table correspond to homologated thresholds in accordance with EU regulations applicable to all manufacturers and all private vehicles sold in Europe. These figures are designed to help you compare cars and guide you in your decision: - Urban consumption represents a journey of around 4km in an urban environment. - Extra-urban consumption is based on a journey of around 7km in an extra-urban environment. - Mixed consumption corresponds to a journey of around 11km, based on an average for the two previous categories. These figures are based on strict test conditions (temperature, weight, test bench characteristics, etc.) under very sedate driving conditions. Actual driving conditions, weather, vehicle load, driving style, tyre pressure, use of a roof rack (even the bars alone), excessive use of air conditioning and/or heating, the car's overall condition can naturally produce results different from these homologated figures. (Visit www.peugeot.com for eco-driving tips for find out how to get the most out of your car.)
FAP particle filter
Every diesel engine generates particles. At Peugeot, we should know. Because we pioneered the use of particulate filters (FAP) in our diesels. FAP reduces particle emissions to barely measurable levels before they can escape into the environment. It works by trapping and burning these particles, which combine to form soot. What's more, the FAP particle filter is self cleaning and is virtually maintenance free, all without spoiling the performance of your 308 HDi.
HDi diesel technology
Peugeot's diesel engine technology, HDi FAP, means you can have a less polluting diesel engine that doesn't sacrifice performance for improved fuel economy. It's an important part of our future and that of the environment. The result? Fewer harmful emissions, greater fuel economy and surprising performance.
Euro 5 emission standard
Continuing Peugeot’s commitment to the minimisation of the environmental impact its of motor vehicles and significantly reducing fuel consumption, CO2 and other emissions, every engine in the 308 range already complies with the stringent Euro 5 emission standard - in advance of its required European introduction.
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics play a large part in the environmental performance of a vehicle: more aerodynamic cars need less fuel to get moving which in turn means they produce less pollution. Which is why we've designed the 308 to be as sleek and streamlined as possible, reducing its drag co-efficient to just 0.29.
Fuel economy world records
Peugeot is the proud holder of two Guinness World Records for fuel economy, both set using HDi diesel technology in the harsh Australian conditions. Our first world record set in 2002 is the furthest distance travelled on a single tank - 2,348km (Melbourne to Rockhampton) from a 70 litre tank in a Peugeot 406. Our second record set in 2008, breaking the record we already held, is for round Australia fuel economy. We travelled 14,580km averaging just 3.13 l/100km from the 1.6 HDi engine in the 308.
Recycling
Worried about landfil? So are we. That's why at least 95% of every new 308 is recyclable, including the metals, glass, fluids, plastic materials and rubber. And we're well on the way to creating the fully recyclable car.
Carbon sink project
Our commitment to the environment extends beyond our cars. In 1998, we set up a major ecological sponsorship by helping to create a 'carbon sink' (an area of plant life specifically set aside and developed to absorb atmospheric CO2) in the Amazon. Over 2 million trees representing 50 different species have been planted, which will allow scientists to study the relationship between reforestation, absorption of CO2 and climate control. Operation Carbon reflects the determination to fight as directly and effectively as possible against the increasing greenhouse effect.
e-HDI Micro-hybrid technology
Protecting our planet's future is one of today's greatest challenges. Peugeot has risen to this challenge by endowing its 308 range with an e-HDi engine featuring the next-gen Stop & Start system, which uses reversible-alternator technology to automatically turn off the engine whenever the car stops moving, such as at a red light or a stop sign. One distinctive feature of the new system is the seamless restart when the driver is ready to get the car moving again. As a result, e-HDi ensures improved fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions. The technology is coupled with a six-speed semi-auto EGC gearbox.
