The Peugeot 208 is a small hatchback that mixes eye-catching style with a top-quality interior, as well as a choice of energetic engines or pure electric power. The French supermini is right up there with the best small cars you can lease, and should definitely be on your shortlist if you’re looking for something compact and practical while also being easy on the eye. Find out more about leasing a Peugeot 208 below.
Standout styling.
Impressively high-quality interior.
Choice of petrol and diesel engines, or zero-emission electric power.
Leasing a Peugeot means you’ll take to the roads in a brand-new vehicle at an affordable price. Through fixed monthly payments on a contract length tailored to your needs and lifestyle, you can rent the car of your dreams.
Set your annual mileage and the initial payment you’d like to put down and the car is yours. Car maintenance and servicing can also be included as an optional extra on your lease deal. Once your leasing contract has ended, all you need to do is return the car to us. You can also choose from personal or business lease deals. To find out more about how contract hire works, take a look at our easy-to-understand guide to car leasing.
The small yet perfectly formed Peugeot 208 has a lot to offer anyone looking for a compact yet capable car. There is a range of engine options available, including petrol, diesel, and a fully electric option that can deliver 217 miles on a single charge.
Comfort is offered in abundance with the Peugeot 208, whether you’re cruising down the motorway or driving around town. There’s a generous 311 litres of boot space, plenty of storage, and all of the essential tech to make each journey a breeze. Read our in-depth Peugeot 208 review to see what our team thought of this popular hatchback.
There’s plenty of space up front in the 208 and legroom in the back should just be about fine, too. Rear headroom is tight for taller adults, though, especially in models with a sunroof.
Boot space is good at 311 litres, with more room than the Ford Fiesta or MINI Electric, but less than the SEAT Ibiza or Renault Zoe. Some electric vehicles lose boot size because of the need to house batteries, but the E-208 has the same capacity as regular cars. You can fold the rear seats down if you need to carry larger items, giving you 1106 litres of space.
General storage is impressive too, with space under the central armrest, deep door pockets, and a pair of cupholders, as well as a generous glovebox.
Lease an E-208 and Peugeot promises you up to 217 miles per charge. Expect an efficiency of around 2.9 miles per kWh (the electric equivalent of miles per gallon), which is similar to rivals like the MINI Electric and the Volkswagen ID.3.
You can charge the battery from a 7kWh home wall box in 7.5 hours, or to 80% in 30 minutes using a 100kW public rapid charger. The 208 comes with a cable to let you charge from a regular 3-pin socket if you don’t have access to a charger. It’ll take around 24 hours for a full charge on such a connection.
If you do mostly longer journeys, then diesel could be your best bet. It’ll give you up to 73.6mpg according to official figures, while the petrol engines will give you up to 56.7mpg, depending on spec. That’s impressive compared to rivals. The mid-level 1.2 PureTech, with a manual gearbox, will be the most efficient option.
You can only get the latest 208 in 5-door hatchback form. Unlike previous models, there’s no 3-door model and no convertible.
The 208 is available in 8 stylish colours with various interior choices for those who like to customise, check out our Peugeot 208 colour guide for details.
Active Premium Allure Allure Premium GT GT Premium
The entry-level 208 is far from spartan. It rides on 16-inch alloy wheels and comes with Faro Yellow metallic paint as standard, and also possesses air conditioning, cruise control and a speed limiter. Rear parking sensors and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system are also included.
The market is full of some very popular and very good small hatchbacks. When it comes to driving fun, nothing can match the Ford Fiesta. Volkswagen’s Polo and the very similar SEAT Ibiza have the 208 beaten for interior space. They don’t feel as classy, though. You can read our Polo vs 208 article for more info on how these two match up).
Vauxhall’s Corsa shares many of the 208’s mechanical bits, as the 2 manufacturers are owned by the same company. It’s also a very good car and could make for a slightly more affordable leasing deal. If you’re considering a higher-spec 208, you might also want to look at some more premium rivals, such as the Audi A1.
On the electric side, the closely-related Corsa-e is an obvious rival to the e-208, as well as Fiat’s new 500, the Renault Zoe (see our vs article to see how the Zoe compares to the e-208) and Nissan Leaf.
Yes. Some rivals do a few things better, but the 208 is a really solid all-rounder, with a premium feel that not many can match.
Peugeot has a reasonable reputation for reliability and one that’s improved a lot in recent years. The brand even topped a recent independent dependability study. It’s too early for a definitive verdict on the latest 208, but fingers crossed it’ll be more reliable than its disappointing predecessor.
With stylish looks and entry-level engines that won’t break the bank on insurance premiums, the 208 would be a great first car. However, some rivals have lower insurance.
Active Premium is the entry-level Peugeot 208 trim, while Allure is another step higher. It has extra equipment like automatic air conditioning, a more comfortable interior, and an electric parking brake.
3 factories are building the Peugeot 208 around the world, but UK-bound cars are made in Trnava, Slovakia.
According to official tests, the Peugeot e-208 will do 217 miles on a single charge.
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