Background photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used Peugeot 208 or Toyota Yaris: which one to choose?
| Criterion |  Photo: MoCars, CC0 Peugeot 208 II |  Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 Toyota Yaris IV |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy with care | Excellent choice |
| Reliability | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5best |
| Observed prices | €8,900 – €18,000 | €15,900 – €22,000 |
| Monthly cost (12,000 km/year) | €379 | €367best |
| Known faults | 3, 1 serious | 1, none seriousbest |
| Recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Euro NCAP | 4/5 | 5/5best |
| Category | City car | City car |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Diesel | Hybrid |
| Lowest consumption | 5.3 L/100 km | 4.1 L/100 km |
| Boot | 265 L | 286 Lbest |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Our conclusion
The Yaris IV is far safer mechanically: reliability score of 5/5, against 2/5 for the 208 II, whose 1.2 PureTech (timing belt, oil consumption) and 1.5 BlueHDi (timing chain) engines have recognised serious faults. It also earned 5 Euro NCAP stars (2020), against 4 for the 208 (2019). Both boots are small (286 L for the Yaris, 265 L for the 208). Our advice: the Yaris, provided the hybrid system reprogramming recall has been carried out.
By Rédaction Quelle Occasion · updated on 9 October 2026