The Peugeot 208 brings some chic style to the supermini class. It doesn’t just look good on the outside, though. The interior looks great, too, with a large touchscreen display and the driver’s instruments positioned high up on the dashboard. It’s comfortable and quiet to drive, and is offered with a range of fuel-efficient engines as well as the option of pure electric power.
The current version of the 208 has been sold since 2019. The previous version was sold from 2012 to 2019. The newer version has different exterior styling and a futuristic interior. It’s a five-door hatchback only, whereas there are three- and five-door versions of the previous model.
Both the older and the newer versions have a wide selection of ‘PureTech’ petrol and ‘BlueHDi’ diesel engines. They’re all very fuel-efficient and give good acceleration, though models with more than 100bhp are best if you make lots of long journeys. The 2012 version is also available as a fast and fun ‘GTi’ hot hatch, and the 2019 version is available as a pure electric car, badged ‘e-208’.
There are lots of models to choose from, including Active, Allure and GT-Line. GT models are the top of the range.
The interior of the latest 208 has a real ‘wow’ factor, with a 3D digital driver’s display that looks great and is easy to read (although the base Active model has less-impressive analogue dials). All models also have a touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, air con, cruise control and lots of driver safety systems. High-spec models add sat nav and part-leather seats.
The earlier version also comes well equipped but because it’s an older car it doesn’t have as many high-tech features.
The previous model is extremely fuel-efficient. According to official figures, petrol models give average fuel economy of 52-65mpg and diesels can give 67-94mpg. The 2019 version is still very efficient, although its mpg figures reflect a change in how fuel economy is calculated. Petrol models average 44-56mpg, while diesels can give 70mpg or more. The pure-electric e-208 has a range of up to 211 miles.
Rivals to the 208 include the Ford Fiesta, the Vauxhall Corsa and the Volkswagen Polo. Whether you’re thinking about getting the latest version of the 208 or an older model, you’ll be getting a car that’s stylish, great to drive and affordable to run.
£18,599
Peugeot 208
2023 - 1.2 PureTech Allure Premium + Hatchback 5dr Petrol EAT Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps
£18,998
Peugeot 208
2025 - 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure 5dr
£5,650
Peugeot 208
2017 (67) - 1.2 PureTech Allure Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£13,490
Peugeot 208
2020 - 1.2 PureTech 100 GT Line 5dr
£1,850
Peugeot 208
2017 (17) - 1.2 PureTech 82 Allure 5dr
£14,995
Peugeot 208
2023 - 100kW Allure Premium + 50kWh 5dr Auto
£1,650
Peugeot 208
2018 (18) - 1.2 PureTech 82 Black Edition 3dr
£20,498
Peugeot 208
2025 - 1.2 PureTech 100 GT 5dr
£20,498
Peugeot 208
2025 - 1.2 PureTech 100 GT 5dr
£20,498
Peugeot 208
2025 - 1.2 PureTech 100 GT 5dr
£16,998
Peugeot 208
2023 - 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure Premium + 5dr EAT8
£16,099
Peugeot 208
2023 (73) - 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure 5dr Hatchback
£16,750
Peugeot 208
2024 (74) - Active 1.2 PureTech 75 5 - speed Manual 5-Door
£16,500
Peugeot 208
2023 (73) - 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure Premium + 5dr EAT8
£16,298
Peugeot 208
2023 - 100kW GT Premium 50kWh 5dr Auto
£13,995
Peugeot 208
2021 - 1.2 PureTech 100 Active Premium 5dr EAT8
£14,795
Peugeot 208
2023 (72) - 1.2 PureTech 100 Active Premium + 5dr
£18,203
Peugeot 208
2024 - 51kWh GT Auto 5dr (7.4kW Charger)
£2,995
Peugeot 208
2013 - 1.4 VTi Active Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (95 ps)
£10,999
Peugeot 208
2022 - 1.5 BlueHDi Active Premium Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (100 ps
£15,998
Peugeot 208
2021 - 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure Premium 5dr EAT8