Hatchback · 2012–2019

Peugeot208

Fashionable supermini. PureTech wet belt is the ownership headline — GT-Line and GTi are the spicier trims.

Best for: Style-led city drivers who will keep on top of belt service.

Indicative running costs ~£1,964–£2,806 / year

Power: 82 hp
Economy: 48–57 mpg
Fuel: Petrol
Boot: 285–395 litres
0–60: 8.5–12.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Often 195/55 R16 – 205/45 R17

Tyre pressure (cold)

Typically ~32–36 PSI cold (door sticker)

Engine oil

1.2 PureTech usually TOTAL 0W-20 / 5W-30 meeting PSA spec — wet belt sensitive

Oil capacity

About 3.5 litres

Spare / puncture kit

Spare, space-saver or sealant kit — check the boot well

ULEZ

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Peugeot 208 at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£1,964–£2,806 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Fuel	~£925/yr @ 57 mpg, £1.45/L, 8,000 miles
Road tax	~£195/yr typical post-2017 standard rate
Insurance	£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing	~£240–£400 for a typical annual service
Tyres (avg)	~£100–£260 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

8 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
Access / Active 1.2 PureTech Wet-belt critical. 1.2 PureTech · 50–57 mpg	1.2 PureTech	68–82 hp	50–57 mpg	~£195*
Allure / Allure Premium Common mid trims. 1.2 PureTech · 48–55 mpg	1.2 PureTech	82–110 hp	48–55 mpg	~£195*
GT Line Sporty trim. 1.2 PureTech · 48–55 mpg	1.2 PureTech	100–110 hp	48–55 mpg	~£195*
GT Later GT petrol. 1.2 PureTech · 45–52 mpg	1.2 PureTech	130 hp	45–52 mpg	~£195*
208 GTi / GTi by Peugeot Sport Hot 208. 1.6 THP · 35–40 mpg	1.6 THP	200–208 hp	35–40 mpg	~£195*
1.6 BlueHDi Diesel supermini. 1.6 diesel · 65–75 mpg	1.6 diesel	75–100 hp	65–75 mpg	~£195*
e-208 EV 208 — different ownership. Electric · ~4 mi/kWh	Electric	136 hp	~4 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
EAT6 / EAT8 auto Auto box history. Auto · 45–55 mpg	Auto	110–130 hp	45–55 mpg	~£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

Engine1.2 litre

Gearbox5- or 6-speed manual; automatic varies by trim

DimensionsApprox. 4.0–4.6m long · 1.7–1.8m wide

ServiceUsually 12 months or 10,000–20,000 miles; confirm by VIN and handbook

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxDepends on first registration date, CO₂ band and fuel type — confirm on GOV.UK

CO₂Varies by engine, gearbox and trim — check the V5C or GOV.UK vehicle enquiry

Tyre sizeOften 195/55 R16 – 205/45 R17

Tyre pressureTypically ~32–36 PSI cold (door sticker)

Oil1.2 PureTech usually TOTAL 0W-20 / 5W-30 meeting PSA spec — wet belt sensitive

Oil capacityAbout 3.5 litres

ULEZMost petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Buying a used 208

1Wet belt invoices or budget replacement
2Oil consumption checks
3GTi: rare — verify condition

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

Wet timing belt degradation in PureTech engines
High oil consumption if intervals stretched
Touchscreen and multifunction display freezes

Peugeot 208 FAQs

Is a used Peugeot 208 expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£1,964–£2,806 / year including fuel, tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Peugeot 208 need?

Typically ~32–36 PSI cold (door sticker). Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Peugeot 208 take?

1.2 PureTech usually TOTAL 0W-20 / 5W-30 meeting PSA spec — wet belt sensitive. Capacity is About 3.5 litres. Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Peugeot 208 problems?

Buyers most often watch for: Wet timing belt degradation in PureTech engines; High oil consumption if intervals stretched. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Peugeot 208 ULEZ compliant?

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Owner handbook

Official Peugeot manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

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Guides & tools

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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN