Peugeot 305 I (581A) 1.5 (88 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.3 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.8 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 3.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Peugeot 305:

The Peugeot 305 is a medium-sized car produced by the French automaker Peugeot from 1977 to 1993. It was offered as a four-door saloon, five-door estate, and as a three-door van derivative.
During the mid 1970s, the motoring press speculated that a new Peugeot would soon arrive, in order to update the company's model lineup, in an attempt to make the Peugeot more internationally appealing. Since Peugeot had only recently discontinued their long-running 404 model, many people thought that the purpose of the new car would to fill the gap, previously occupied by the 404, between the 304 and 504 models, to compete against cars like the Ford Cortina/Taunus and Renault 12. It therefore would have been natural for the new car to be called the 405, commencing a new "05" generation of Peugeot models. However, in fact the car was developed from the running gear from the 304, but in terms of size and price, it was close to the already-defunct 404. The 304 would remain in production some time after the new car was introduced. Instead of being called the 405, the new car was called the 305. When it made its press début in November 1977, the motoring press were initially confused as to why it was called a 305 rather than a 405....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I (581A) Overview:

Peugeot 305 (I (581A)). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.5 (88 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

The most potent petrol option, offering respectable acceleration and top speed for its era, making it suitable for longer journeys.

Fuel Economy

Moderate fuel consumption for a 1.5L petrol engine of the early 80s, balanced with its performance capabilities.

Best Use Case: Mixed / Highway

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Comfortable ride quality for its class
  • • Practical and spacious interior for a compact sedan
  • • Good fuel economy from diesel variants
  • • Robust and simple mechanicals (for its era)
  • • Classic Peugeot styling

Cons:

  • • Limited safety features by modern standards
  • • Performance can be sluggish with lower-powered engines
  • • Rust can be an issue on older models
  • • Lack of modern amenities
  • • Finding parts can be challenging for some components

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (581A): 1979 - 1982).

General:
Brand:Peugeot
Model:305
Generation:I (581A)
Modification (Engine):1.5 (88 Hp)
Start of production:1980
End of production:1982
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Engine:
Power:88 Hp Same horsepower
Engine Model/Code:117 XR5S More details about the engine 117 XR5S
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

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