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
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Fitting roof bars
When fitting transverse roof bars, take care to position them correctly on the
retaining pins located in the door apertures.
Use accessories recommended by PEUGEOT observing the manufacturer' ...
Locations for ISOFIX child seats (308 saloon, 308 SW with bench rear seat)
In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for
installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and se ...
Fitting roof bars
When fitting transverse roof bars, use the four quick-fi t fixings provided for
this purpose:
lift the concealing flaps, open the fixing covers on each bar using the key,
put each fixing in plac ...