Euro NCAP

See the safety results of the Peugeot 208 by Euro NCAP

Results
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4.7 10 Clean Air Index
6.2 10 Energy Efficiency Index
5.1 10 Greenhouse Gas Index
Laboratory Tests NMHC NOX NH3 CO PN
4.110 Cold Test
5.910 Warm Test
0.010 Cold Ambient test
6.110 Highway
Road test
5.410 On-Road Drive
3.78 On-Road Heavy Load
2.35 On-Road Light Load
3.95 On-Road Short Trip
2.02 Congestion
Robustness
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

The 208 demonstrates good control of oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) in all tests. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for particulates which are close to legislative limits (Green NCAP's limit) in most tests. Non-Methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) and carbon monoxide are high in the cold ambient temperature test, especially during engine warm-up. Nevertheless, the car scores well enough for other pollutants to achieve a Clean Air Index of 4.7.

Laboratory Tests Energy
7.110 Cold Test
7.210 Warm Test
4.710 Cold Ambient test
6.010 Highway
Consumption Driving Range
Average 5.7l100 km 772km
Worst-Case 7.2l100 km 615km
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

The 208 is a small, light car and this benefits its fuel efficiency. Average fuel consumption of 5.7 l/100 km in the laboratory tests is not overly impressive for a car of this type but adequate performance all-round leads to an index of 6.2 in this part of the assessment.

Greenhouse Gases CO2 N2O CH4
3.97 Cold Test
4.17 Warm Test
2.87 Cold Ambient test
3.67 Highway
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

The 208 shows good or adequate control of Methane (CH4) and of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) in all tests. These are two very powerful greenhouse gases and this performance contributes to the index of 5.1.

Our verdict

The 208 is Peugeot's offering in the supermini segment, first sold in 2012 and now, since 2019, in its second generation. The car tested here has a 74 kW three-cylinder 1.2 litre petrol engine, offering sprightly performance. Peugeot has done well to kerb emissions, with very respectable performance in each of Green NCAP's areas of assessment. In particular, Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Nitrous Oxide (N2O) are well controlled but the car struggles to control carbon monoxide (CO) and particulates (PN) when cold. Nevertheless, a balanced all-round performance leads to a very creditable 3 star rating.

Specifications

  • Tested Car VR3UPHNKKKT08XXXX
  • Publication Date 11 2020
  • Vehicle Class City and Supermini
  • Emissions Class Euro 6d
  • Tyres 195/55 R16
  • Mass 1,105 kg
  • Engine Size 1,199 cc
  • Engine Power/Torque 74 kW/205 Nm
  • Published CO2 124 g/km