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Peugeot 208 (A9)

Subcompact Hatchback

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Peugeot 208 (chassis code A9) is an entry-level subcompact hatchback in production from 2012 to 2019. It was available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.0 to 1.6 liters.

Compared to the 207, the 208 is clearly an evolution that hadn't gone far. Peugeot added some convoluted front-end design, but the vehicle remains clearly the successor of PSA's long-line of superminis.

New for this generation are further-downsized, tiny I3 engines. Unfortunately, while PSA engines have long been known to be troublesome, these tiny engines wear out very quickly and are closer to disposable units. Peugeot got rid of the poor automatic transmission in most models in favor of automated manuals.

The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Peugeot managed to make the turning circle of the 208 smaller than that of the 207.

The 208 is sold in both 3-door and 5-door form factors with virtually no difference between them.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 13%

Pros

Low official fuel consumption
Small turning circle

Cons

No powerful engine options
Only available with small, unreliable engines
No independent rear suspensions

What external reviewers found

External score 61%

Pros

Decent economy
Comfortable to drive
Punchy petrol engine

Cons

Not as fun to drive as rivals
Interior layout is awkward to see

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.0 PureTech

1.0 PureTech 2016+

1.0 VTi

1.2 PureTech 110

1.2 PureTech 110 AT

1.2 PureTech 110 Euro6d

1.2 PureTech 110 Euro6d AT

1.2 PureTech 82

1.2 PureTech 82 AT

1.2 PureTech 82 Euro6d

1.2 VTi 82

1.4 e-HDi

1.4 HDi

1.4 VTi 95

1.5 BlueHDi 102

1.6 BlueHDi 100

1.6 BlueHDi 120

1.6 BlueHDi 75

1.6 e-HDi 115

1.6 e-HDi 92 5MT

1.6 e-HDi 92 6MT

1.6 THP 155

1.6 THP 208

1.6 VTi 120

GTi 200

GTi 208

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External Reviews

autoexpress^[1]

Reviewer score 61% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The Peugeot 208 sits firmly in the mainstream of the ultra-competitive supermini class. It offers plenty of practicality for passengers and luggage, and has a pleasing-looking interior. It's easy to drive, too, with some very strong engines and safe, secure handling. The most recent facelift brought improved levels of infotainment and safety to the 208, too.

Pros

Punchy petrol engine
Comfortable to drive
Decent economy

Cons

Interior layout is awkward to see
Not as fun to drive as rivals

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References

^ Peugeot 208 (2012-2019) review. [autoexpress].

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