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
See also:
Running out of fuel (diesel)
On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuel system must be primed if you run
out of fuel; refer to the corresponding engine compartment view.
1.6 litre HDi engine
Fill the fuel tank with at lea ...
Peugeot 208 e-HDi Review
The Peugeot 208 is far, far better than the 207 it replaces - and the 206
before that, come to think of it. Sorry, no keeping you on tenterhooks in this
First Drive. This improvement was never goi ...
Doors
Opening
From outside
After unlocking the vehicle completely using the remote control or the key, pull
the door handle.
From inside
Pull the interior control lever of a front door; this unloc ...