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2013 Peugeot 208
The new Peugeot 208 is a Light Luxury offered in both 5D Hatchback and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $18,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $30,990 for the GTI.
There are 4 variants of the 208 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2013.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (88kW/160Nm), 1.2L multi-point injection (60kW/118Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/275Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2013 208 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$18,490 - $30,990â€
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$18,490 - $30,990â€
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Peugeot 208
Peugeot 208
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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2013 Peugeot 208
Available Variants
The Peugeot 208 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Active and the most expensive being GTI.
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Power to Weight
60.42 - 126.72 kW/t
52.38 kW/t
135.96 kW/t
Boot Space
311 litres
160 litres
480 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.7 - 6.7 L/100km
3.8 L/100km
7.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
746 - 1,064 km
597 km
1,184 km
Price
$18,490 - $30,990
$15,590
$52,750
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,650 kg
1,490 kg
1,718 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
820 - 1,150 kg
750 kg
1,200 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
110 - 140 mm
110 mm
150 mm
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Peugeot 208
Dimensions
3,962 mm
1,739 mm
1,460 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,962 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,739 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,538 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
Derek Fung
Peugeot e-208 GTi unveiled: French hot hatch goes electric
The new Peugeot e-208 GTi is the brand's first electric hot hatch, and includes some nods to the classic 205 GTi.
6 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Return of the GTi! When we'll see Peugeot's first EV hot hatch
The born-again Peugeot 208 GTi will be revealed on the eve of the Le Mans 24 Hour next month – and it could come to Australia.
7 Months Ago
Max Davies
Another French EV hot hatch confirmed for production
Peugeot has confirmed it'll revive its sporty GTi nameplate for the electric age, first returning on the e-208 hatchback.
9 Months Ago
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Peugeot 208
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Peugeot 208 is the Active that starts from $18,490.
See all Peugeot 208 PricingThe most expensive Peugeot 208 is the GTI that starts from $30,990.
See all Peugeot 208 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Peugeot 208 is offered by the GTI which can tow 1150 kg
See all Peugeot 208 towing capacityThe largest Peugeot 208 is the GTI which measures 1739mm wide, 3962mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.
The most powerful Peugeot 208 is the GTI which has 147kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Peugeot 208 is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Peugeot 208 is the GTI which weighs 1650 kg (kerb weight).
The Peugeot 208 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.
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