A standard Peugeot 308 hatchback fitted with the new petrol power unit travelled 1,810 kilometres (independently witnessed) with just one tank of fuel.
It recorded an impressive consumption of just 2.85 litres of fuel per 100km (99.1mpg).
The new record was achieved at the Almeria circuit in Spain.
The 308 was driven for over 32 hours.
The new engine boasts a new compact design and is both powerful and highly-efficient, utilising the latest technology.
This technology includes high-pressure direct injection (200 bar) of the fuel system and a new-generation, high performance turbocharger (turning at 240,000 rev/min), representing a real technological breakthrough.
When fitted to the new 308, which is the most compact and lightest car in its segment, the engine offers exceptional fuel economy.
Already a benchmark in its category for diesel with its BlueHDi 120bhp version, which has average fuel consumption on the combined cycle of 3.1 litres/100km (91.1mpg) and CO2 emissions of 82g/km, the Peugeot 308 has demonstrated once again the quality of its design and the uniform approach taken with the whole vehicle.
On sale at the end of March, the Peugeot 308 1.2 litre e-THP 130 has an official fuel consumption of 4.6 litres/100km (61.4mpg) and CO2 emissions of 107g/km.
It is added to the three petrol engines (from 82 to 155hp) and four diesel engines (from 92 to 150hp) currently available in the 308 range.
