Peugeot · 208
Peugeot 208
The second-generation 208, a small hatchback updated in 2023 and sold in the UK with a 1.2 turbo petrol, a 1.2 hybrid with a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox, or as the electric E-208 with a 50 or 51 kWh battery, suited to buyers who want one small car with a choice of petrol, hybrid or electric power.
- Body
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Petrol, Hybrid, Electric
- Power
- 99–154 bhp
- Range
- 226–268 mi
- Boot
- 352 l
What reviewers say
Auto Express and Top Gear praise the 208's distinctive styling and well-finished interior, and find its petrol and hybrid options economical. Both note that the small steering wheel and high-set instruments make the driving position an acquired taste. Rear passenger space is tight, and Top Gear finds the handling less sharp than the styling suggests.
From autoexpress.co.uk, topgear.com and topgear.com
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Petrol, Hybrid, Electric
- Power
- 99–154 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 8.1–10.1 s
- Top speed
- 93–127 mph
- Engine or motors
- 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol, 100 hp (74 kW); Hybrid 110 and 145: 1.2 turbo with an electric motor in the gearbox, 110 hp or 145 hp system output; E-208: front electric motor, 136 hp (100 kW) or 156 hp (115 kW). bhp converted from Peugeot's hp (PS) and kW figures
- Torque
- 205 Nm (Turbo 100 and Hybrid 110 engine), 230 Nm (Hybrid 145 engine), 260 Nm (E-208)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual (Turbo 100), 6-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC6 (Hybrid), single-speed automatic (E-208)
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 226–268 miles
- Battery
- 50–51 kWh
- Fastest charging
- 100 kW
- Economy (WLTP)
- 56.8–65.7 mpg
- Range detail
- WLTP combined 226 miles (Electric 136) or 268 miles (Electric 156) for Allure; 205.7–231.8 and 246.7–272.8 miles across configurations; Peugeot lists battery capacity as 50 kWh and 51 kWh without saying whether gross or usable; E-208 top speed 93 mph in Sport mode
- Charging
- 7.4 kW on-board AC charger; 20–80% in about 4 hours 30–40 minutes from a wall box or 25–27 minutes at a 100 kW DC charger; 3 kW vehicle-to-load on the Electric 156 with the optional bidirectional charger
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 47.7–56.8 mpg (Turbo 100), 54.9–65.7 mpg (Hybrid 110), 54.8–65.6 mpg (Hybrid 145)
- CO2 emissions
- 116–134 g/km (Turbo 100), 97–117 g/km (Hybrid), 0 g/km (E-208), WLTP combined
Practicality
- Body
- Hatchback
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 352 litres
- Length
- 4,055 mm
- Width
- 1,745 mm
- Weight
- From 1,121 kg
- Boot
- 352 litres (309 litres E-208) with the seats up; 1,163 litres (1,118 litres E-208) with the rear seats folded; 44-litre fuel tank
- Towing
- 1,200 kg braked (petrol and hybrid)
- Size
- 4,055 mm long, 1,745 mm wide excluding mirrors (1,765 mm with mirrors folded; 1,960 mm with mirrors open), 1,430 mm high; 2,540 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,121 kg (Turbo 100), 1,220 kg (Hybrid 110), 1,228 kg (Hybrid 145), 1,455 kg (E-208)
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- 10-inch touchscreen; i-Cockpit with a 10-inch digital instrument panel (3.5-inch on Style); wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Driver assistance
- Active Safety Brake, Lane Keeping Assist, speed limit and road sign recognition, driver attention alert as standard; adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go, lane positioning assist and blind-spot monitoring optional (standard on GT Premium)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Petrol, hybrid and electric versions of the same car
- E-208 51 kWh reaches 268 miles (WLTP)
- Up to 65.7 mpg (WLTP combined) for the Hybrid 110
Cons
- 352-litre boot (309 litres in the E-208)
- E-208 top speed limited to 93 mph
- Adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring cost extra on Allure, Envy and GT
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Hybrid, Petrol | 89–143 bhp | – | 391 l | Oct 2019 | |
| Hatchback | Petrol | 94–148 bhp | – | 335 l | 2018 | |
| Hatchback | Petrol, Hybrid, Electric | 99–278 bhp | 221–265 mi | – | Aug 2019 |
Sources
- pricelist.varioweb.co.uk/peugeot-208/download.pdf
- peugeot.co.uk/models/peugeot-208/faq.html
- media.stellantis.com/em-en/peugeot/press/they-have-marked-their-era-and-the-his…
- media.stellantis.com/uk-en/peugeot/press/new-peugeot-208-e-208-open-for-orders
- media.stellantis.com/uk-en/peugeot/press/order-books-now-open-for-all-new-peuge…
Photo: pricelist.varioweb.co.uk