Peugeot 208: history, nicknames and how to spot one

At a glance

67–277 hpPower

6.5–16.2 s0–100 km/h

150–230 km/hTop speed

95–320 N·mTorque

960–1,455 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.^1,2,8,9

Engine: 1.0–1.6 L gas I3/I4; 1.4–1.6 L diesel I4; Mk2 adds hybrids and EVs^2,7
Layout: Front-wheel drive; combustion engines mounted up front^2,8
Gearbox: Mk1: 5/6MT, EGC, 4/6AT; Mk2: 5/6MT, 8AT, e-DCS6; EV: 1-speed^2,8,9,10
Built at: Mk1: Poissy, France; Mk2: Trnava, Slovakia; El Palomar, Argentina²
Units built: 2,750,000 first-generation cars¹

The story

Made to replace the 207 in 2012, the first 208 was shaped under Pierre Authier. It introduced Peugeot's production i-Cockpit, putting the instruments above a smaller wheel, while shedding 110 kg on average and gaining rear room.^1,2,3

GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones^1,2,5,13,14

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Year	What happened
1983–1999	Peugeot 205
2006–2015	Peugeot 207
2012–2020	Peugeot 208 I (A9)
2019–present	Peugeot 208 II (P21)
2007	Pierre Authier's design project begins
2012	A smaller, lighter successor to the 207
2013	GTi: 197 hp and a six-speed manual
2014	GTi 30th gains a Torsen differential
2015	Facelift: PureTech 110, BlueHDi 75/100
2019	CMP, electric power and a 3D i-Cockpit
2020	European Car of the Year: 281 points
2023	Hybrids and a stronger electric motor
2025	GTi returns as an electric e-208

2007
Pierre Authier's design project begins
Work began in late 2007; an internal sketch contest followed in January 2008. The exterior theme chosen that September came from Sylvain Henry.³
2012
A smaller, lighter successor to the 207
The Geneva debut replaced the 207, cutting 7 cm and 110 kg on average to favor economy, safety and performance, while adding 5 cm of rear knee room.^1,2
2013
GTi: 197 hp and a six-speed manual
The GTi paired a 1.6-liter turbo four with a six-speed manual. Its tiny wheel could block half the instruments; 0–100 km/h took 6.8 seconds.^2,4
2014
GTi 30th gains a Torsen differential
The 205 GTi tribute brought 205 hp, a Torsen limited-slip differential and a 10 mm lower chassis, tuned by Peugeot Sport.^2,5
2015
Facelift: PureTech 110, BlueHDi 75/100
The refresh brought a wider grille and new rear lights. PureTech 110 replaced the 1.4/1.6 VTi; BlueHDi 75 and 100 replaced the HDi diesels.¹
2019
CMP, electric power and a 3D i-Cockpit
Generation 2 used CMP and introduced a 3D i-Cockpit. Its 134 hp e-208 had a 50 kWh battery and could charge to 80% in 30 minutes on a 100 kW charger.^2,6
2020
European Car of the Year: 281 points
The Mk2 won with 281 points. Its platform was designed for an EV from the start, preserving the cabin and luggage space of combustion versions.^7,8
2023
Hybrids and a stronger electric motor
The refresh added Hybrid 100/136 and a 154 hp E-208 with a 54 kWh battery; claimed e-208 range had grown from about 340 to 399 km.^7,9
2025
GTi returns as an electric e-208
The e-208 GTi was revealed, bringing the GTi name to the second-generation 208's electric branch.²

Every generation

Peugeot 2051983–1999
Peugeot 2072006–2015
A92012–2020
P212019–present

Power over the years

From 67 hp to 277 hp in 14 years.

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Show the numbers

Year	Horsepower	Model
2012	67	Mk1 1.0 VTi 68
2012	91	Mk1 1.6 e-HDi 92
2013	197	GTi, original 200 PS engine
2014	205	GTi 30th Anniversary
2015	108	Mk1 1.2 PureTech 110
2015	118	Mk1 1.6 BlueHDi 120
2015	205	Facelift GTi, 208 PS engine
2019	128	Mk2 1.2 turbo automatic
2019	134	e-208, 50 kWh
2023	134	Mk2 Hybrid 136
2023	154	e-208, upgraded motor
2026	277	E-208 GTi

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

Standard

Access to Féline, plus Like and XY (first generation)
Standard

Active / Allure / GT Line / GT (second generation)
Standard

GT Line (first generation)
Performance

GTi 200 (first generation)

2013–2015

197 hp
Performance

GTi by Peugeot Sport

205 hp
Performance

e-208 GTi
Special

Style / Tech Edition / Signature (first generation)
Limited

Roland Garros
Limited

GTi 30th Anniversary

2014

205 hp

800 built
Limited

Ice Velvet

2012

650 built
Limited

GTi Edition Definitive (Australia)

2018

205 hp

20 built

How to spot one

Look for

First generation: a small floating grille carrying Peugeot lettering.³
First generation: boomerang-shaped rear lamps with three LED claws inside.³
Second generation: a glossy black insert stretches across the rear.⁶
Launch e-208: a multicolored lion badge distinguishes the electric version.⁶
Facelift second generation: Peugeot's shield emblem sits in the grille.⁹

Year by year

2015 (first generation)
The grille widens slightly, the bumper changes and the rear lights get a new signature; some versions gain black headlamp backgrounds.¹
2018 (first generation)
Three-door production ends, including the three-door-only GTi; the five-door continues in Europe until 2019.¹
2019 (second generation)
A gloss-black insert appears across the rear; GT Line shows broad wheel arches and a larger rear spoiler.^2,6
2023 (second-gen facelift)
The grille gains a shield badge; front fangs become claws, and upper trims get a revised rear light signature.⁹

Don’t confuse it with

Peugeot 207
The first-generation 208 has a small floating grille and boomerang rear lamps; its body is 7 cm shorter than the 207.^1,3
Peugeot 208 GT Line (first generation)
GT Line badges mark the grille, fenders and tailgate; the original GTi has a chrome trapezoidal twin exhaust outlet.^1,3
208
Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup
Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup
The Clio has vented front fenders and exhaust tips on opposite sides; the 208 GTi by Peugeot Sport groups its round pair on the right.¹¹

Against its rivals

208 vs Renault Clio 200 Turbo

Curb weight lower is better

2081,160 kg

Renault Clio 200 Turbo1,204 kg
⁴

Prices

Value today $6.5K–$8.1K¹⁸

Price when newAuction saleValue today

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Year	Price	Amount	Detail
2013	Price when new	$29,287	UK GTi; £1≈$1.55
2014	Price when new	$34,532	UK GTi 30th Anniversary; £1≈$1.57
2018	Price when new	$25,493	AU Definitive driveaway; A$1≈$0.75
2020	Price when new	$21,125	UK Active petrol; £1≈$1.30
2020	Price when new	$24,505	UK Allure; £1≈$1.30
2020	Price when new	$26,910	UK GT Line; £1≈$1.30
2020	Price when new	$32,565	UK e-208 Active post-grant; £1≈$1.30
2020	Price when new	$38,545	UK e-208 GT post-grant; £1≈$1.30
2021	Auction sale	$15,015	2018 GTi Edition Definitive, 54,550 km; A$1≈$0.77, Oxley Park auction
2026	Value today	$6,490–$8,140

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

Versions
- Why each of the 11 versions matters
Legend
- 14 stories from its legend
- “2,152 km on 43 liters of diesel”
- “281 points for Peugeot's sixth crown”
Generations
- The story of each of the 4 generations
Market
- 6 things to check before buying one

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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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Peugeot 208 GTi 30th Anniversary review - specifications, price and 0-60 time | evo evo.co.uk
All-new 2019 Peugeot 208: prices, specs and release date | Carbuyer carbuyer.co.uk
Used Peugeot 208 (Mk2, 2020-date) review: a versatile and stylish supermini | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
Car of the Year 2020: Peugeot 208 caroftheyear.org
Peugeot 208 et e-208 restylée (2023). Combien pour la rivale de la Renault Clio ? - L'argus largus.fr
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Peugeot 208 GTi by Peugeot Sport vs Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup | evo evo.co.uk
Peugeot launches special-edition 208 GTi hot hatch | GoAuto goauto.com.au
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Pikes Peak : Sébastien et la 208 T16 Pikes Peak atomisent le record ! - Sébastien Loeb sebastienloeb.com
Peugeot 206 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
El Peugeot 208 argentino está en Fortnite noticias.autocosmos.com.ar
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Common Problems with the Peugeot 208 | FixMyCar whocanfixmycar.com
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At a glance

The story

Pierre Authier's design project begins

A smaller, lighter successor to the 207

GTi: 197 hp and a six-speed manual

GTi 30th gains a Torsen differential

Facelift: PureTech 110, BlueHDi 75/100

CMP, electric power and a 3D i-Cockpit

European Car of the Year: 281 points

Hybrids and a stronger electric motor

GTi returns as an electric e-208

Every generation

Power over the years

Versions

Access to Féline, plus Like and XY (first generation)

Active / Allure / GT Line / GT (second generation)

GT Line (first generation)

GTi 200 (first generation)

GTi by Peugeot Sport

e-208 GTi

Style / Tech Edition / Signature (first generation)

Roland Garros

GTi 30th Anniversary

Ice Velvet

GTi Edition Definitive (Australia)

How to spot one

Look for

Year by year

Don’t confuse it with

Peugeot 207

Peugeot 208 GT Line (first generation)

Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup

Against its rivals

Prices

The rest of the story is in the app

Versions

Legend

Generations

Market

Sources

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