Peugeot 208 2012–2019 car dimensions: 3962 mm long, 1739 mm wide and 1460 mm high. Unladen weight is 975 kg. Braked towing is 1,150 kg.
The cabin uses Peugeot's i-Cockpit with a small steering wheel and raised instruments for a clear view. A 7-inch colour touchscreen is fitted on most grades above base, handling radio, Bluetooth and USB. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard. Climate control is manual on mid grades and dual-zone automatic on higher ones. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera appear on upper trims or as options after the 2015 update. Active City Brake automatic emergency braking is available from the facelift on selected grades.
Boot space measures 285 litres with seats up. Folding the rear seats increases it to 1152 litres. The opening is useful but has a load lip and seats do not fold fully flat.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1150 kg on most engines, with unbraked around 580 kg. Payload is typically 500 kg based on kerb and gross weights. The car suits light trailer use but has no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension listed for standard models.
The cabin feels modern and intimate with a raised head-up instrument panel and small-diameter steering wheel for an intuitive driving position. Soft materials and ambient lighting create a sense of wellbeing. Rear legroom is improved over the previous model and the optional panoramic glass roof adds an airy feel with more light for all passengers. Front seats offer height adjustment on most grades and heated fronts come in higher packs with leather options.
Petrol and diesel engines with combined figures from 3.4 l/100 km and CO2 from 87 g/km on e-HDi versions.
Service every 12 months or 20,000 km.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating with 88% adult, 78% child, 61% pedestrian, 83% safety assist.
Standard six airbags, ESP with ASR, ABS, EBD, EBA, Isofix anchors and seatbelt pretensioners.
Fuel use stays low across the range thanks to lighter construction and efficient 1.0 to 1.6 petrol plus 1.4 and 1.6 diesel engines, some with e-HDi Stop & Start. Combined consumption reaches as low as 3.4 l/100 km on the 1.4 e-HDi with CO2 at 87 g/km. Higher-output versions stay under 6 l/100 km combined in official figures.
Servicing follows a 12-month or 20,000 km schedule, whichever comes first. This applies to both petrol and diesel models and keeps routine visits predictable for ownership.
Safety equipment is comprehensive from launch. Every car has six airbags, ESP, ABS with brake assist and force distribution, Isofix points and an active footrest plus collapsible column. It scored a full five stars at Euro NCAP in 2012.
The car is light and compact which helps both economy and everyday handling. Higher trims add dual-zone climate and the panoramic roof while basic versions already cover core safety and comfort needs for daily use.
Length 3962 mm, Width 1739 mm, Height 1460 mm, Wheelbase 2538 mm (208 2012–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Wikipedia and technical sheets.