Turbocharger PEUGEOT 308 1 1.6 THP 174 hp

This category groups the turbochargers matched to the 1.6 THP 174 HP engine, the exchange-standard part used when the engine has lost power, produced excess smoke, or triggered a limp-mode warning. It serves anyone who needs to identify the correct turbocharger for this specific engine variant: an independent garage confirming a reference before ordering, a motorist trying to get a vehicle back on the road, a hands-on owner replacing a part themselves, or a buyer in the DACH region searching for the matching engine code and OEM reference.

The wider range this category belongs to is built around engine variant and OEM reference rather than vehicle brand alone, since the same turbocharger can serve several models sharing one engine. As a wholesaler, the role here is to hold the exchange-standard reference, confirm the equivalence against the original part number, and organise the core-deposit return once the used turbocharger comes back, keeping the reference available across the broader catalogue of vehicle brands and models it covers.

Professional uses by trade

A 1.6 THP turbo replacement is approached differently depending on who is ordering it. The following usages reflect how an independent garage, a stranded motorist, a hands-on enthusiast, and a buyer in the DACH region each use this reference, from a first diagnosis to the final core-deposit return.

• Independent garage owner: confirms the OEM reference and engine code against the vehicle before ordering, so the exchange-standard turbocharger fits without a second visit.
• Independent garage owner: schedules the core-deposit return once the worn turbocharger is removed, keeping the exchange process straightforward for the customer.
• Stranded motorist: searches by engine variant and symptom, such as a whistling noise or a sudden loss of power, to identify the correct replacement part quickly.
• Hands-on enthusiast who does the work themselves: checks the variable-geometry mechanism and CHRA cartridge specification against the original part before placing an order.
• Hands-on enthusiast who does the work themselves: compares the injector and high-pressure pump references listed alongside the turbocharger to plan a complete repair in one order.
• Buyer in the DACH region: reviews the OEM equivalence and engine code listed for the 1.6 THP 174 HP variant before confirming an exchange-standard order.

Range comparison

The table below summarises the reference covered in this category, its typical use case for a professional or hands-on buyer, and the general wholesale format in which the exchange-standard part is supplied.

How to choose

Choosing the right 1.6 THP turbo replacement comes down to a short list of checks that apply whether the order is placed by a garage, a reseller, or someone doing the work themselves.

1. Confirm the OEM reference and its listed equivalences before ordering, since the same 1.6 THP engine variant can carry more than one original part number.
2. Check that the engine code on the vehicle matches the applicable range for this turbocharger, rather than relying on the model name alone.
3. Verify the exchange-standard packaging protects the variable-geometry actuator and CHRA cartridge during transit, since this component is sensitive to impact.
4. Review the core-deposit terms attached to the order, since the exchange process depends on the worn turbocharger being returned afterward.
5. Ask whether an injector or high-pressure pump reference is needed alongside the turbocharger, since related symptoms often point to more than one worn part.
6. Look at how consistently the remanufacturing process is documented for the reference, since this affects how the replacement performs against the original specification.

Storage & logistics

Once ordered, an exchange-standard turbocharger should be kept in its original packaging until it reaches the vehicle, since the variable-geometry mechanism and CHRA cartridge are sensitive to shocks and to contamination from dust or moisture. The core-deposit process runs in parallel: the worn unit removed from the vehicle is packaged the same way and returned, closing the exchange. For a garage or reseller handling several references at once, keeping each unit boxed and labelled with its OEM reference until a professional mounts it avoids mismatches at the point of installation, which remains a task carried out by a qualified technician.

Since 2026, our team has reviewed engine and OEM references across a wide catalogue before listing them, and the same approach applies to every 1.6 THP turbo replacement here: confirm the reference first, then supply the exchange-standard part.— autoKUR team

Related categories

Browse our other ranges:

• 1.6 GTi 200 hp
• 1.6 THP 200 hp
• 2.0 HDi 163 hp
• 1.6 16v 156 hp
• 1.6 16v 150 hp
• 2.0 HDi 150 hp

Useful references

For regulatory and sector references, see Reglement (UE) 461/2010 — pieces de rechange et garantie constructeur.