Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Peugeot scored an important success on the European compact segment with the 306 when it launched it in 1993, and, four years later, it refreshed the lineup with the so-called Phase 2. That's its way of calling the facelift.
The 306 was available with five types of bodyworks available for those times, from a three- and five-door hatchback to a sedan, a station wagon, and a cabriolet. All of them received a new front fascia that resembled the 406, which was also a successful model.
Designed to be a low-budget convertible, the 306 Cabrio was more than just a young-oriented vehicle. It was a leisure one, excellent for the French Riviera and also for in-city usage. The redesigned front bumper sported two round fog lamps in the apron, flanking the oval-shaped lower grille, while the upper one placed between the headlights was interrupted by the carmaker's badge. At the back, the smoked lenses over the reversing lamps took their inspiration from the tuning trend, which significantly grew in the mid-'90s.
Inside, there was still room enough for two passengers at the front while the rear ones had to handle the situation with care due to insufficient legroom for grown-ups. Yet, children could sit there with no real difficulties.
Under the hood, Peugeot introduced a choice of five new, Euro3 engines. Only two of them were available with an automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5600 RPM 90 HP @ 5600 RPM 89 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 135 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 16.4 in (417 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612.5 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3615.6 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 181 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V 5MT FWD (112 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1761 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5500 RPM 110 HP @ 5500 RPM 109 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 155 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117.4 mph (189 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.5 in (4178 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.4 in (1356 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3659.7 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1761 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 101 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 153 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.5 in (4178 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.4 in (1356 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2634.5 lbs (1195 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3648.7 lbs (1655 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 219 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 4AT FWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 97 KW @ 5500 RPM 132 HP @ 5500 RPM 130 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 180 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.5 in (4178 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 233 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 97 KW @ 5500 RPM 132 HP @ 5500 RPM 130 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 180 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123.7 mph (199 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.5 in (4178 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2744.8 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3703.8 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 221 g/km |