Background photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used Peugeot 208 or Peugeot e-208: which one to choose?
| Criterion |  Photo: MoCars, CC0 Peugeot 208 II |  Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 Peugeot e-208 II |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy with care | Good choice, check first |
| Reliability | 3.0/5 | 4.5/5best |
| Observed prices | €8,900 – €18,000 | €14,390 – €24,490 |
| Monthly cost (12,000 km/year) | €379 | €287best |
| Known faults | 3, 1 serious | 3, none seriousbest |
| Euro NCAP | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Category | City car | City car |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Diesel | Electric |
| Lowest consumption | 5.3 L/100 km | 14.5 kWh/100 km |
| Boot | 265 L | 265 L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Our conclusion
Same body, same boot (265 L) and same Euro NCAP rating (4 stars, a 2019 test extended to the electric version), but different reliability. The e-208 (3.5/5) avoids the serious faults of the 208 II's combustion engines (2/5): timing belt and oil consumption on the 1.2 PureTech, timing chain on the 1.5 BlueHDi. Its weak points are specific to the electric version: the on-board charger on cars built up to the end of 2022, a recall for high-voltage cut-out while driving, and the 12 V battery. If you can charge at home, the e-208 is the mechanically safer choice; check charging on an AC wallbox and the recalls before you buy.
By Rédaction Quelle Occasion · updated on 9 October 2026