Used Peugeot 208 Hatchback (2012 - 2019) Review Review by Tim Bowdler on 14 Mar 2012 Last Updated: 02 Sep 2015 3.5 The Peugeot 208 hatchback has every chance of becoming a firm favourite with small hatchback buyers. It’s smart, efficient and practical, plus with three- and five-door body styles it also offers variety. Latest Peugeot 208 Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Road Tests (9) Gallery Excellent fuel economyLow emissionsStylish looks and interiorComfortable around town Semi-automatic transmission is jerkyStingy entry level modelUnsettled ride New price range: £10,195 - £19,979 Used price range: £1,414 - £12,337 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 3.5 out of 5 The Peugeot 208 hatchback has every chance of becoming a firm favourite with small hatchback buyers. It’s smart, efficient and practical, plus with three- and five-door body styles it also offers variety. It does, however, have a ghost of the past to compete with. The 205, a product of the Eighties, is remembered fondly and as a result it has become benchmark to which all other small hatchbacks are measured. Few make the grade – even the 206 and the 207 that followed the 205 didn’t match up. More importantly there is stiff competition from Ford’s Fiesta, Renault’s Clio and Vauxhall’s revitalised Corsa. Low weight, high efficiency So the 208 has great expectations heaped upon it and, at first glance, it looks like a worthy successor to the great 205. The design is simple but effective and it certainly doesn’t have the stodginess of the 206 and 207 - it weighs an average of 114kg less than the 207 too. It’s available with new high-efficiency three-cylinder petrol engines, while semi-automatic EGC diesel models with stop/start systems promise to return in excess of 90mpg. Initially there are five petrol engines and two main diesel engines on offer. The range varies from wheezy but economical little 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol units to powerful turbocharged 1.6-litre diesel and petrol engines with as much as 153bhp. Facelift and revisions for 2015 Summer 2015 saw the arrival of the facelifted Peugeot 208 – new bumpers front and rear, including a larger grille, different light designs and a new suite of colours are the most obvious changes. Fewer modifications were made inside, although the trims were rejigged with GT Line taking the place of Feline in the hierarchy. Engine revisions also marked out the facelift: the existing 1.0- and 1.2-litre PureTech petrols were joined by a 108bhp turbocharged version of the 1.2, with emissions down to 103g/km. The trio of 1.6-litre BlueHDi diesels have improved efficiency in 74bhp, 99bhp and 118bhp outputs. Both of the lower-powered versions have an official economy claim of 94.1mpg, emitting just 79g/km of CO2. Ultra-modern interior The interior is one of the 208’s stand-out features. Fit and finish is very good and the bold design has a minimalist, modern feel. All 208s apart from the entry-level Access and Access+ models feature a large and rather prominent touchscreen in the centre of the dash through which the majority of the car’s functions (including the trip computer, Bluetooth connectivity, optional sat-nav system, reversing camera and so on) are operated. Unusually, the 208 features a very small steering wheel and a raised instrument cluster, so the driver looks over rather than through the wheel at the dials. The miniature wheel does lend the car a sportier feel although not everyone gets on well with the arrangement – some drivers find the top of the wheel obscures the instruments slightly, while others have no problems. Like many cars, the 208 is quite a spec-sensitive animal. A mid-range Active trim car with a small petrol engine will feel almost completely different from, for example, a top GT Line trim car with a large diesel engine. As ever, it’s always worth taking a test drive to see which specification suits you best. Has the 208 got what it takes to be hatchback legend like the 205 and to compete against talented rivals? Read on to find out in our full Peugeot 208 review. Parkers Ratings Overall 3.5 out of 5 Performance 3 out of 5 Handling 3 out of 5 Comfort 3 out of 5 Practicality 4 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 4 out of 5 Reliability 3.5 out of 5 Running costs 5 out of 5 Green credentials 5 out of 5 Buying used 4 out of 5 Selling 3 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 Parkers Recommends... Company cars: 1.6 e-HDi (115bhp) Feline Performance: 1.6 THP 156 3d Value: 1.0 VTi Active What owners say... “ It has all the toys including cruise control it returns over 40 mpg and feels great to be in, it is a 3 door so easy access for front passengers and very roomy inside very pleased with my purchase and... ” 4 out of 5 Tommy Reed , 22 Mar 2016 ... read more “ Despite having quite a petite chassis, the car's relatively upright body stance and clever interior design make it quite practical. Easily able to hold 4 adults in comfort as well as a week's worth of... ” 5 out of 5 Ciarán Wateridge , 10 Dec 2015 ... read more “ It's a great little hatchback. Being 3 door makes access a little more awkward for rear seat users, but thats fine, we don't have kids and rarely have extra passengers, so the rea seats is where all... ” 4 out of 5 Neil Fuller , 24 Oct 2015 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 2,246 used Peugeot 208 Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 3 owners' reviews Tweet Other Peugeot reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on Peugeot 208 Hatchbacks Used Peugeot 208 1.2 e-VTi Allure 5d EGC (2013/63) Price £3,495 Save £1,360 Easycarsales Used Peugeot 208 1.6 BlueHDi (120bhp) GT Line 5d (2015/65) Price £4,995 Save £1,930 C Watkins Motors Used Peugeot 208 1.6 BlueHDi (120bhp) GT Line 3d (2015/65) Price £3,795 Save £1,460 SAP Motors Used Peugeot 208 Tech Edition 1.2 PureTech 110 EAT6 auto S&S 5d (2019/19) Price £9,450 Save £3,620 Grand Car Market
“ It has all the toys including cruise control it returns over 40 mpg and feels great to be in, it is a 3 door so easy access for front passengers and very roomy inside very pleased with my purchase and... ” 4 out of 5 Tommy Reed , 22 Mar 2016 ... read more
“ Despite having quite a petite chassis, the car's relatively upright body stance and clever interior design make it quite practical. Easily able to hold 4 adults in comfort as well as a week's worth of... ” 5 out of 5 Ciarán Wateridge , 10 Dec 2015 ... read more
“ It's a great little hatchback. Being 3 door makes access a little more awkward for rear seat users, but thats fine, we don't have kids and rarely have extra passengers, so the rea seats is where all... ” 4 out of 5 Neil Fuller , 24 Oct 2015 ... read more
Used Peugeot 208 Tech Edition 1.2 PureTech 110 EAT6 auto S&S 5d (2019/19) Price £9,450 Save £3,620 Grand Car Market