Compactness and lightness
The reduced front overhang (- 6 cm compared with the 207) and the shorter rear overhang (- 1 cm) , alongwith the reduced weight of the vehicle, directly benefit improved proportions, agility and everyday practicality (parking, manoeuvres, etc.).
To obtain a maximum reduction in the weight of the vehicle, a true "hunt to
eliminate excess weight" took place at the same time to create, overall, a
"virtuous spiral", favouring fuel consumption, passive safety and the dynamic
performance of the vehicle. Each component designed, each technique used, each
part of the vehicle, etc. has been considered with this in mind, by every member
of the project team working on the vehicle: aluminium front beam-absorber, size
of the front subframe, laser welding of the roof, extensive use of VHSS and UHSS
(Very High Strength Steel and Ultra High Strength Steel) panels, soundproofing
of the engine at source, etc. Finally, the Peugeot 208 weighs 110 kg less than
the 207 with the same 1.4l HDi engine, up to 173 kg less with the entry level
petrol engine of comparable power; in short, a feat which allows the Peugeot 208
to start from a weight of 975 kg!
Peugeot 208 (2013)
2013 Peugeot 208
See also:
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched
off or has a fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds in the instr ...
Interior fittings
1. Glove box (see details on the following page)
2. Large storage compartment (without audio system)
3. 12 V accessory socket (120 W)
Observe the maximum power rating to avoid damaging your acces ...
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the illumination of
one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on the
part of the driver.
Any fault resu ...