Is the Peugeot 208 GTi reliable?

We didn’t gather any data on reliability for the GTi version, but the standard 208 was never a reliable car, according to our annual survey. Peugeot as a brand finished in 18th place out of 31 manufactuers in our most recent reliability survey.

Is the 208 GTi fast?

Peugeot 208 GTi petrol engine The turbocharged 208bhp 1.6-litre petrol engine feels quick. That’s backed up by a 0-62mph time of just 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 143mph – enough to shame sports cars like the Audi TT and entry-level Mercedes SLC.

What BHP is a 208 GTi?

197 bhp

Brief specification overview
Power (bhp)	197 bhp
0-60mph	6.6 sec
MPG	47
Miles per tank	517 miles

Can you remap a Peugeot 208 GTI?

REMAPPING FILE PEUGEOT 208 GTI 1.6 THP 200HP Puretuning is a specialist in Chiptuning petrol and diesel engines for a better performance and more fuel efficiency. Our Peugeot 208 GTi 1.6 THP 200hp engine remapping file provides the best possible performance and results within the original safety margins.

Does a Peugeot 208 GTI have a Cambelt?

All 208 diesel engines are fitted with a timing belt, which will need replacing after 10 years or 112,500 miles, while brake fluid will need changing every two years and engine coolant every four years or 80,000 miles.

Does a Peugeot 208 GTi have a turbo?

The turbocharged 1.6-litre engine under the bonnet of the Peugeot 208 GTi is a feisty unit. The facelifted GTi gets 8bhp more than before, and a welcome 25Nm boost in torque to 300Nm.

What engine is in a 208 GTi?

The 208 GTi is fitted with a 1.6 litre turbo (1,598 cc) four cylinder in line turbo petrol Prince engine producing 197 bhp (147 kW) at 5,800 rpm and 203 lb⋅ft (275 N⋅m) of torque at 1,700 rpm, and is fitted with a six speed manual transmission.

Is Peugeot 208 a good first car?

The Peugeot 208 is a superb first car. It comes with generous levels of equipment and cheap-to-run economical engines. You might find the infotainment system a bit tricky to get used to.

How many miles does a Peugeot 208 do?

The Peugeot e-208 (reviewed separately benefits from 0% BiK for company-car drivers, and its EV powertrain also offers private customers big savings on running costs – even if it’s more expensive to buy initially. Its 217-mile driving range should make it suitable for all but the highest mileage drivers.