Peugeot 208 2019–2023 car dimensions: 4055 mm long, 1745 mm wide and 1430 mm high. Unladen weight is 980 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin centres on the i-Cockpit with a compact steering wheel and 7-inch capacitive colour touchscreen as standard across the range, rising to 10-inch on higher grades. Mirror Screen brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every model. Programmable cruise control with speed limiter is standard. Climate control is manual air conditioning on base Active and automatic dual-zone on Allure and above. Rear parking sensors come standard on Active. front and rear sensors plus a 180-degree colour reversing camera appear on GT Line. Active Safety Brake and Lane Keeping Assist are standard on all versions. Blind spot monitoring is standard only on GT and available via packs on other grades.
Boot volume is 311 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1106 litres with the 60/40 split rear seats folded. The load lip is relatively high and the opening is shaped by the rear light clusters.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1200 kg on most PureTech 100 and BlueHDi engines. base PureTech 75 is limited to 500 kg. Unbraked towing is typically 500-580 kg. Payload is around 450-500 kg depending on engine and equipment.
No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed for this generation. The car is set up for normal passenger use rather than frequent heavy towing or commercial work.
The cabin uses the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with a compact steering wheel and digital instrument display that is configurable in 3D on mid and higher grades. Front seats are designed for comfort and support with a sporty feel, using cloth or leather-effect materials as standard and Alcantara or full Nappa leather on upper grades. Higher trims add heated front seats, multi-way electric driver seat adjustment with lumbar support and multi-point massage, ambient lighting and a high centre console with armrest. Automatic air conditioning is fitted from Allure level, while an optional Cielo panoramic glass roof with manual blind is available from GT Line to flood the interior with light.
Petrol PureTech, diesel BlueHDi and full-electric e-208 powertrains available
Euro NCAP 4-star rating from 2019 tests
Standard safety kit includes six airbags, ESP with hill start assist, autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, speed limit recognition, driver attention warning, tyre pressure sensors and Isofix points
Service plans offered covering up to five years with mileage options
The 208 is available with a choice of efficient 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engines, a 1.5-litre BlueHDi diesel and a fully electric e-208 version. Most petrol and diesel models include stop-start. The electric model offers remote pre-conditioning of the cabin via the MyPeugeot app to prepare the interior before driving.
Servicing follows the manufacturer's schedule based on mileage or time, with specific intervals varying by engine type and market. Peugeot offers fixed-price service plans for up to five years that cover routine maintenance. Diesel versions require AdBlue top-ups as part of the emissions system.
Safety performance earned a four-star Euro NCAP result in 2019, with high scores for adult and child occupant protection. Standard equipment covers the essentials well, including multiple airbags, electronic stability control and active systems such as automatic emergency braking for pedestrians plus lane keeping and attention alerts. Higher grades add enhanced braking that works at night and with cyclists, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and a reversing camera.
Living with the car is straightforward thanks to its compact size, electric power steering and practical features like the split-folding rear seats. Higher trims bring convenience items such as keyless entry, power-folding mirrors and a wireless phone charger. The electric version needs no oil changes and benefits from remote charge scheduling.
Length 4055 mm, Width 1745 mm, Height 1430 mm, Wheelbase 2540 mm (208 2019–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, Peugeot official Ireland/UK/French specification sheets and tarifs, Japanese Peugeot brochure, auto-data.net/Wikipedia/Peugeot press.