Peugeot 308

Peugeot 308 has the sort of clear, no-fuss hatchback shape that makes sense for drivers who want a compact car with a proper cabin and an everyday road focus. By our assessment, its strength is the balance Peugeot usually aims for here: tidy packaging, a reasonably refined ride, and enough style in the interior to keep it from feeling bare. The downside is that this class always asks for compromises in rear space and boot room compared with larger family cars, so it is not the answer for everyone with luggage or growing passengers. In practice it is a normal European compact, easy to place in traffic and easy to live with, without pretending to be something bigger. It sits in the crowded C-segment against cars like the Golf and Astra, where the Peugeot 308 stands out more for design and cabin feel than for shouting the loudest. By our assessment, the 308 is a solid choice for everyday driving and parking in tight streets, and the number in the name is just part of Peugeot’s model line rather than a size claim.