Peugeot 308 SW Boot Size: 608 Litres — The French Estate With Best-in-Class Internal Height
The Peugeot 308 SW (P5, 2021–present) offers 608 litres with a remarkable 79 cm internal height — the tallest load area in its class. Large bags stand fully upright. Full rental guide here.
The Peugeot 308 SW (third generation, 2021–present) is one of Europe's most capable rental estates for luggage-heavy travel. Its 608L boot matches the Opel Astra Sports Tourer and Kia Ceed SW in volume, but its 79 cm internal height is the standout figure in the class — taller than the Ceed SW (75 cm), Passat Estate (73 cm), and Skoda Octavia Estate (73 cm). That extra height means even XL suitcases (86 cm) are only marginally over the limit, leaning slightly rather than requiring horizontal loading.
Peugeot 308 SW Boot Dimensions (P5, 2021–present)
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Boot volume | 608 litres |
| Floor width | 106 cm |
| Load depth | 97 cm |
| Internal height | 79 cm |
| Aperture width | 104 cm |
| Aperture height | 78 cm |
| Load sill height | ~61 cm |
The 78 cm aperture height and 79 cm internal height work together perfectly — a large check-in (76 cm) enters upright with 2 cm of clearance and stands with 3 cm to spare. XL bags (86 cm) need a slight tilt to enter and lean against the seat back inside. The 97 cm depth is slightly less than the Ceed SW (102 cm) and Superb (105 cm), but the combination of height and width more than compensates for the shorter depth.
Does Your Luggage Fit in a Peugeot 308 SW?
| Bag type | Fits? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag (56×36×23 cm) | ✅ Yes | Easily, multiple bags. |
| Medium check-in (66×46×26 cm) | ✅ Yes | Upright with 12 cm of aperture clearance. |
| Large check-in (76×51×28 cm) | ✅ Yes | Upright with 2 cm of aperture clearance. Stands inside with 3 cm spare. |
| XL check-in (86×55×33 cm) | ⚠️ Slight tilt + lean | Tilt to enter through 78 cm aperture, leans slightly inside at 79 cm. |
| Family of 4 (2× large + 2× cabin) | ✅ Yes | Two large bags side by side on 106 cm floor, cabins stacked on top. |
308 SW vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer and Kia Ceed SW
All three have around 608–625L of boot volume. The Astra Sports Tourer (608L) has a very low 60 cm sill — the easiest to load. The Ceed SW (625L) wins on volume and has 5 cm more depth. The 308 SW wins on internal height (79 cm vs. 75 cm and 73 cm respectively) — which matters most for travellers with tall hard-sided luggage. If your bags are all large or XL hard-shells, the 308 SW is the most forgiving of the three.
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