Peugeot 308 SW Review 2024, Price & Specs

The sole diesel engine available is a 1.5-litre engine that matches the petrol for power. It too pulls well from low revs, but doesn't rev as sweetly as the petrol.

There are also two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) choices, starting with the Hybrid 180. That pairs a 1.6-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined 177bhp – enough for 0-62mph in 7.7 seconds.

The 12.4kWh battery pack offers a WLTP-certified electric-only range of more than 40 miles. The electric motor’s instant acceleration makes driving in town effortless, and if you’re gentle with the accelerator, you can get up to motorway speeds without waking the engine.

The higher-powered PHEV version, the Hybrid 225, has the same set-up, but power from the petrol engine is boosted, and you get a combined 222bhp. It feels fast enough when you put your foot down, but we suspect most 308 SW buyers will find the Hybrid 180 powerful enough.

The 308 SW rides well over most surfaces and does a reasonable job of cushioning you from larger bumps.

The Skoda Octavia Estate is comfier still, while the Ford Focus Estate and the Seat Leon Estate have firmer set-ups that give them better body control over undulating roads.