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.
£13,350
Peugeot 208
2021 - 1.2 PureTech 100 Active Premium 5dr EAT8
£4,650
Peugeot 208
2014 (63) - 1.2 VTi Active Euro 5 5dr
£17,498
Peugeot 208
2023 - 1.2 PureTech 130 Allure Premium + 5dr EAT8
£17,490
Peugeot 208
2024 - 50kWh E-Style Auto 5dr (7.4kW Charger)
£10,950
Peugeot 208
2022 - BlueHDi Active Premium 5-Door
£17,390
Peugeot 208
2024 (74) - 1.2 PureTech Allure Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£17,698
Peugeot 208
2023 - 1.2 PureTech 130 Allure Premium + 5dr EAT8
£17,750
Peugeot 208
2024 - 50kWh E-Style Auto 5dr (7.4kW Charger)
£14,995
Peugeot 208
2020 - 1.2 Puretech Gt Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Eat Euro 6 s/s 130 Ps
£10,295
Peugeot 208
2021 - 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure 5dr
£15,990
Peugeot 208
2022 (22) - 1.2 PureTech GT EAT Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£17,490
Peugeot 208
2024 (74) - 1.2 PureTech Allure Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£13,995
Peugeot 208
2022 - 1.2 PureTech 100 GT 5dr
£16,351
Peugeot 208
2022 - 1.2 PureTech 130 GT Premium 5dr EAT8 Auto
£17,950
Peugeot 208
2024 - 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure Premium + 5dr
£18,998
Peugeot 208
2024 - 1.2 PureTech 100 GT 5dr
£14,750
Peugeot 208
2022 - 1.2 PureTech 130 GT 5dr EAT8
£18,500
Peugeot 208
2024 - 50kWh Allure Premium + Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (7.4kW Charger) (136 ps)
£4,695
Peugeot 208
2015 (65) - 1.2 PureTech GT Line Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£19,250
Peugeot 208
2024 (74) - GT 1.2L PureTech 100 S&S 6-Speed Manual 5-Door
£19,498
Peugeot 208
2025 - 1.2 PureTech 100 GT 5dr
£19,490
Peugeot 208
2024 (74) - 1.2 PureTech GT Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£20,498
Peugeot 208
2025 - 1.2 PureTech 100 GT 5dr
£18,990
Peugeot 208
2023 - 50kWh E-Style Auto 5dr (7.4kW Charger)