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Peugeot 305: generations and engines

The Peugeot 305 was built from 1977 to 1990 in 4 generations, with 30 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Peugeot 305 Enlarge
Production years1977–1990
Generations4
Engine versions30
Power49–102 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Peugeot 305 generations

  1. 1977–1982

    Peugeot 305 I (581A)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 49–88 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1980–1982

    Peugeot 305 I Break (581D)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 49–73 hp

    Engines below
  3. 1982–1990

    Peugeot 305 II (581M)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    12 engine versions 60–102 hp

    Generation specs
  4. 1982–1988

    Peugeot 305 II Break (581E)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    11 engine versions 60–102 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Peugeot 305 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Peugeot 305 I (581A)1977–1982 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.3 (60 hp)1977–1982Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.5 Diesel (49 hp)1977–1982Gasoline49 hp (36 kW)
1.5 (73 hp)1979–1982Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
1.5 (88 hp)1980–1982Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)
Peugeot 305 I Break (581D)1980–1982 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.3 (60 hp)1980–1982Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.5 (73 hp)1980–1982Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
1.5 Diesel (49 hp)1980–1982Gasoline49 hp (36 kW)
Peugeot 305 II Break (581E)1982–1988 · 11 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.3 (60 hp)1982–1986Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.5 (73 hp)1982–1986Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
1.9 Diesel (64 hp)1982–1988Gasoline64 hp (47 kW)
1.9 Diesel (65 hp)1982–1988Gasoline65 hp (48 kW)
1.6 (97 hp)1983–1984Gasoline97 hp (71 kW)
1.6 (90 hp)1984–1987Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.9 (102 hp)1984–1987Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)
1.5 (68 hp)1985–1986Gasoline68 hp (50 kW)
1.6 (73 hp)1986–1988Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
1.6 (75 hp)1986–1988Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.9 (98 hp)1986–1988Gasoline98 hp (72 kW)
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