Peugeot 205 1990–1996 car dimensions: 3705 mm long, 1572 mm wide and 1376 mm high. Unladen weight is 780 kg. Braked towing is 800 kg.
The cabin is basic with a flat dashboard, simple instruments and heating plus ventilation as standard. Air conditioning is available as an option on higher grades. Power windows, central locking and a sunroof appear on some trims. No electronic driver aids are fitted. Rear seats fold to open up space.
Boot space is compact with seats up but the rear bench folds to create a useful load area with a low sill and wide opening.
Towing capacity reaches around 800 kg braked and 400 kg unbraked depending on version. Payload is typically about 420 kg. The car suits light duties but has no special heavy-duty cooling or suspension packages noted.
The cabin feels roomy for a compact hatch with supportive front seats that include headrests and door armrests. Cloth or velour trim is common, with a lockable glovebox, map reading lamp and multiple storage pockets. Heating and ventilation use a stepless blower. Rear seats fold individually or split to open up load space. Tinted glass comes on higher or special models, and a sliding tinted glass sunroof is available on some grades for extra light and fresh air.
Fuel tank holds 50 litres.
Brochure consumption for 1.4 petrol: 4.8 l/100 km at constant 90 km/h, 6.5 l/100 km at 120 km/h, 7.4 l/100 km urban.
Engine oil and filter change typically every 10 000 km or 12 months.
Standard safety: inertia-reel seat belts front and rear, front headrests, rear door child locks, laminated windscreen, dual-circuit brakes with servo (front discs, rear drums).
Timing belt renewal around 80 000–120 000 km depending on engine.
Petrol and diesel engines are frugal by the standards of the day. Brochure figures for a 1.4-litre petrol show low constant-speed use and a 50-litre tank that supports long range. Diesels return even better economy on the open road. Fuel is ordinary unleaded or diesel. no special requirements appear in the records.
Servicing centres on regular oil and filter changes at roughly 10 000 km or yearly intervals. Air and fuel filters, spark plugs and brake fluid follow longer cycles. The timing belt needs replacement at set mileage to protect the engine. Most jobs are straightforward for a small front-drive car of this age.
Safety equipment is basic but complete for the period. Inertia-reel belts are fitted front and rear, front seats have headrests, and rear doors carry child locks. The windscreen is laminated. Brakes are dual-circuit with a servo. front discs and rear drums are standard on most versions. No airbags or ABS are listed as standard. Crash-test ratings from independent bodies do not appear for this generation.
Keeping the car is simple and inexpensive when parts are available. Watch for corrosion on brake lines and underbody, worn suspension bushes and oil leaks from the engine or gearbox. Regular servicing and rust checks keep it reliable for everyday use.
Length 3705 mm, Width 1572 mm, Height 1376 mm, Wheelbase 2420 mm (205 1990–1996)
Sources: manufacturer data, GR 5-Türer, 1990 Peugeot 205 Green brochure, autoevolution.