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 $18,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $26,490 for the Allure Premium.
There are 4 variants of the 208 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2012.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (88kW/160Nm), 1.2L multi-point injection (60kW/118Nm) and 1.6L turbo multi-point injection (115kW/240Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2012 208 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2012 Peugeot 208 Price
Active
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,490 |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,490 |
Allure
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
Allure Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
Allure Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
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2012 Peugeot 208 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Peugeot 208
The most fuel efficient Peugeot 208 is the Active with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 4.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Peugeot 208 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Allure Premium with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Peugeot 208 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 4.7 L/100km |
2012 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.
Peugeot 208 FAQs
The cheapest Peugeot 208 is the Active that starts from $18,490.
The most expensive Peugeot 208 is the Allure Sport that starts from $26,490.
The best towing capacity of a Peugeot 208 is offered by the Allure which can tow 960 kg
The largest Peugeot 208 is the Allure which measures 1739mm wide, 3962mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.
The most powerful Peugeot 208 is the Allure Sport which has 115kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Peugeot 208 is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Peugeot 208 is the Allure Sport which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Peugeot 208 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.