Peugeot 306 Hatchback (facelift 1997) 2.0 S16 (163 hp)

Gasoline engine with 163 hp (120 kW) and 142 lb-ft (193 Nm), built 1997–2000, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power163 hp (120 kW)
Torque142 lb-ft (193 Nm)
0–62 mph8.8 s
Top speed137 mph (220 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.0 S16 (163 hp)
Displacement2.0 L (1,998 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio10-8
Bore86 mm
Stroke86 mm

Performance

Power163 hp (120 kW) @ 6500 rpm
Torque142 lb-ft (193 Nm) @ 5500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)8.8 s
Top speed137 mph (220 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City17 mpg (13.6 l/100 km)
Highway25 mpg (9.5 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions360 g/mi (224 g/km)
Fuel tank15.9 gal (60 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length158.7 in (4,030 mm)
Width66.5 in (1,689 mm)
Height53.1 in (1,350 mm)
Curb weight2,679 lb (1,215 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,594 lb (1,630 kg)
Cargo volume11.9 cu ft (338 l)
Drag coefficient0.33

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears6
Front suspensionTrailing arm
Rear suspensionTrailing arm
Tires195/55 R15 V
WheelsR15
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Peugeot 306 with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Peugeot 306 Hatchback (facelift 1997) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.4i (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6i (88 hp)Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)
1.6i (88 hp) AutomaticGasoline88 hp (65 kW)
1.6i (98 hp)Gasoline98 hp (72 kW)
1.8 (110 hp) 3dGasoline110 hp (81 kW)
1.8 (110 hp) 5dGasoline110 hp (81 kW)
2.0i 16V (133 hp)Gasoline133 hp (98 kW)
2.0i 16V (133 hp) AutomaticGasoline133 hp (98 kW)
1.8 D (58 hp)Gasoline58 hp (43 kW)
1.9 D (69 hp)Diesel69 hp (51 kW)
1.9 D (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
2.0 HDi (90 hp)Diesel90 hp (66 kW)

← All Peugeot 306 Hatchback (facelift 1997) engines

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