About the Peugeot 208
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Peugeot 208 is a Light Luxury offered in both 5D Hatchback and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $21,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $31,490 for the GTI Edition Definitive.
There are 6 variants of the 208 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2018.
Engine options include 1.2L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (81kW/205Nm), 1.6L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (153kW/300Nm) and 1.6L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (153kW/300Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2018 208 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2018 Peugeot 208 Price
Active
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
Allure
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
Gt Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
Allure Avantage Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,140 |
GTi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
Gti Edition Definitive
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
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2018 Peugeot 208 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Peugeot 208
The most fuel efficient Peugeot 208 is the Allure with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.2L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point and uses 4.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Peugeot 208 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 4.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Peugeot 208?
You should service your 208 at your authorised Peugeot dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the 208's warranty.
2018 Peugeot 208 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Peugeot 208?
The Peugeot 208 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Peugeot 208 FAQs
The cheapest Peugeot 208 is the Active that starts from $21,990.
The most expensive Peugeot 208 is the Gti Edition Definitive that starts from $31,490.
The best towing capacity of a Peugeot 208 is 960 kg offered by the following variants: Active, Allure, Gt Line and Allure Avantage Edition.
The largest Peugeot 208 is the Active which measures 1739mm wide, 3973mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.
The most powerful Peugeot 208 is the GTi which has 153kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point engine.
The Peugeot 208 is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Peugeot 208 is the GTi which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Peugeot 208 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.