ANCAP crash test results

Peugeot 308 XS | 2008 on

Front and side and head airbags

Occupant protection score: 32.32 out of 37

Important note: The diesel left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Peugeot 308 was introduced in Australia and New Zealand during 2008.

Dual front airbags, side airbags, head-protecting side curtains and antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are standard equipment. Electronic stability control (ESC) is optional on the XS variants and standard on other variants. A driver knee airbag, as tested, is optional on XSE/XTE variants in Australia, and standard on the XSP and HDi variants in New Zealand, but is not available on XS variants. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats of the XS variant. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash.

Occupant protection:

The Peugeot 308 scored 12.32 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury and moderate risk of serious leg injury for the driver.

The vehicle scored 16 of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test. A separate ANCAP rating is available for the other variants of the Peugeot 308.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.37 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 2.95 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 38 mm and upwards 6 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 41mm forward, 6mm downward and 7 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 16 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the driver's door could be opened with high manual effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. The vehicle tested by Euro NCAP had a driver knee airbag but the Australasian model does not have this safety feature as standard. ANCAP has applied a 2 point modifier to the driver leg score to take account of the extra risk of injury without the knee airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.

Injury measurements

Body region		Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1)
		Driver	Passenger	Driver
Head HIC		350	492	54
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		44.4	51.2	25.1
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.87	0.20	-
- Tension (kN)		0.87	1.60	-
- Extension (Nm)		5.8	14.3	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		26.44	20.60	21.10
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.10	0.06	0.13
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.770
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	0.970
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.50	1.20
	Right	0.89	0.66
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.40	0.10
	Right	0.30	0.40
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	3.57	2.01
	Right	2.26	1.81
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.48/0.45	0.61/0.45
	Right	0.30/0.28	0.47/0.45

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

Seat belt reminders: 2 (see table below for details)

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	No deduction
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

No deduction

Safety features

These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications.

Driver airbag	S
Passenger front airbag	S
Side airbags, front seats - chest protection	S
Side airbag,. front seats - head protection	S
Side airbags, rear seats - head protection	S
Driver knee airbag	V*
Seat belt pretensioners (front/rear)	S/X
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution / Brake Assist	S/S/S
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	O#
3 point centre rear seat belt	S
Active head restraints - front seats	X
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - rear seats	V

* This ANCAP assessment applies to models without a knee airbag
# ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008

Key:
S = standard on all variants
O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants
V = not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants
X = not available on any variant

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	7.52
Adult head impacts	0.14
Upper leg impacts	5.32
Lower leg impacts	6.00
Total (out of 36)	18.98

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Page created: 26 March 2008