Peugeot2012-2019 208 Overview

Peugeot 208 Overview (2012 - 2019)

2012 - 2019

Tech Specs Summary


101 - 143 mph

6.5 - 14.0 seconds

67 - 205 BHP

47.9 - 94.2 mpg
kg
1,110 - 1,285 kg

285 - 1,076 L
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This generation of the Peugeot 208 was produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot between 2012 - 2019. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback and came with either 3 or 5 doors. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 67 BHP 1 L Inline 3 petrol engine all the way to a 205 BHP 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Peugeot 208 GTi
(2014 - 2015)
...208 GTi

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 208 is the Peugeot 208 GTi which scores 2.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 205 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 162 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 143 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Peugeot 208 BlueHDi 100 S/S
(2015 - 2019)
...i 100 S/S

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Peugeot 208 BlueHDi 100 S/S is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 1,036 miles and can store 285-1,076 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 520 kg and a braked towing capacity of 700 kg.

Euro NCAP Results

2012
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
88%
Child Occupant
78%
Pedestrian
61%
Safety Assist
83%
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