2021 Peugeot 308 vs 2013-2020: 3rd vs 2nd generation compared

by Joshua Thompson

The Peugeot 308 is back for a third generation. See how different it looks despite sharing the same platform in this side by side comparison.

3rd gen

2nd gen

The new Peugeot 308 uses the same architecture as the second generation car, but it has a 55mm (2.2-in) longer wheelbase and 114mm (4.5-in) longer body.

3rd gen

2nd gen

The soon to be replaced 308 had a simple, elegant body with nice flourishes, but the new car is overstyled with a plenty of extra 'sportiness', slashes and visual garbage.

3rd gen

2nd gen

The all LED taillights are nice, but the bumpers are almost over the top. The 308 also debuts the company's new logo, which is dull and boring.

3rd gen

2nd gen

The i-Cockpit design is back with instruments within the driver's eye line, and a sharper dashboard deisgn.

3rd gen

2nd gen

There are bigger infotainment screens, and a fully digital instrumentation display. For the first time the 308 will be available with hybrid powertrains with up to 225hp (168kW).