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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Weights and towed loads (in kg) (2)
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if
the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning, towing using
a lightly loaded towing vehicle m ...
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the replacement intervals for these
components.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving) ...
Exterior welcome lighting
The remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier
in poor light. It is activated according to the level of light detected by the sunshine
sensor.
Switching on
Pr ...