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The Peugeot 208 is a little hatch with a big fanbase among French car fans and enthusiasts with it being the latest in a lineage of popular small cars starting with the 205 in the early 1980s.
While the petrol versions of the 208 have been on sale since this model came out in 2012, Peugeot has decided to now offer it in Australia exclusively with fully-electric powertrain.
The line-up currently starts at $14,190 for the 208 Active and ranges through to $26,840 for the range-topping 208 GTi.
Check out real-world situations relating to the Peugeot 208 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
The little 208 should be great for your trip, with great comfort and economy. I've just had one on test and it gets The Tick.
The price range for the Peugeot 208 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $14,190 and going to $26,840 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Hatchback | 1.2L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO | $14,190 | $26,840 | |
| 2019 | Hatchback | 1.2L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO | $13,640 | $25,740 | |
| 2018 | Hatchback | 1.2L, —, 6 SP AUTO | — | $23,980 | |
| 2017 | Hatchback | 1.2L, PULP, 5 SP MAN | $7,700 | $29,040 | |
| 2016 | Hatchback | 1.2L, PULP, 5 SP MAN | $7,150 | $27,280 | |
The dimensions of the Peugeot 208 Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Hatchback | 1460x1739x3973 mm | 119 mm | |
| 2019 | Hatchback | 1460x1739x3973 mm | 119 mm | |
| 2018 | Hatchback | 1460x1739x3973 mm | 119 mm | |
| 2017 | Hatchback | 1460x1739x3973 mm | 119 mm | |
| 2016 | Hatchback | 1460x1739x3973 mm | 119 mm | |
The Peugeot 208 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and — fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 4.5L/100km for Hatchback /PULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Hatchback | 4.5L/100km | 1.2L | PULP | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2019 | Hatchback | 4.5L/100km | 1.2L | PULP | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2018 | Hatchback | 4.5L/100km | 1.2L | — | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2018 | Hatchback | 4.5L/100km | 1.2L | PULP | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2017 | Hatchback | 4.5L/100km | 1.2L | PULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 2016 | Hatchback | 4.5L/100km | 1.2L | PULP | 5 SP MAN | |
The Peugeot 208 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 195x55 R16 for Hatchback in 2020 with a wheel size that spans from 16x6 inches.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Hatchback | 195x55 R16 | 16x6 inches | 195x55 R16 | 16x6 inches | |
| 2019 | Hatchback | 195x55 R16 | 16x6 inches | 195x55 R16 | 16x6 inches | |
| 2018 | Hatchback | 195x55 R16 | 16x6 inches | 195x55 R16 | 16x6 inches | |
| 2017 | Hatchback | 185x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | 185x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | |
| 2016 | Hatchback | 185x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | 185x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | |
The Peugeot 208's interior is… unique. As our review images show, the small diameter steering wheel is distant from the dash cluster. The dials are perched way atop the dashboard in a layout Peugeot refers to as the ‘iCockpit’. Cool, aesthetic and very French if you’re around 183cm (six foot) tall, but if you’re particularly short or particularly tall, the wheel begins to obscure vital information. Cloth seats are standard on the Active, Allure, and GT-Line grades with 'leather-appointed' trim standard on the sporty GTi flagship.
The Peugeot 208 has maximum towing capacity of 960kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Hatchback | 930kg | 960kg | |
| 2019 | Hatchback | 930kg | 960kg | |
| 2018 | Hatchback | 930kg | 960kg | |
| 2017 | Hatchback | 820kg | 960kg | |
| 2016 | Hatchback | 820kg | 960kg | |