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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With dual-zone digital air conditioning
Automatic visibility programme
Select this programme to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as
quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow an ...
5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate st ...
A new stage in eco-design
Eco-design is another area in which the Peugeot 208 had to prove itself a
pioneer. With the integration of 25% "green materials" out of the 170 kg of
polymers (excluding rubber) present ...