Peugeot 205

1983 – 1998 France

Peugeot built the 205 for 15 years, from 1983 to 1998. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 45 to 90 hp. The lightest version weighs only 740 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 4.8 L/100 km.

Body styleNot specified

Production1983 – 1998

Variants10

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power45 – 90 hp

0–100 km/h10.6 – 18.8 s

Top speed134 – 198 km/h

Fuel economy4.8 – 7.8 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.0L 4MT FWD (45 HP) 1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	45 hp	18.8 s	134	4-speed automatic
1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	50 hp	17.0 s	142	4-speed manual
1.1L 4MT FWD (54 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	54 hp	14.6 s	154	4-speed manual
1.1L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	13.9 s	164	5-speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	14.8 s	155	5-speed manual
1.8L D 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	60 hp	15.1 s	156	5-speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	10.6 s	175	5-speed manual
1.8L TD 5MT FWD (78 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	77 hp	12.2 s	175	5-speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	80 hp	11.6 s	170	5-speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	14.0 s	198	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 954 cm3 (58 ci)
Power: 33 KW @ 6000 RPM45 HP @ 6000 RPM44 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 50 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM68 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 83.3 mph (134 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width: 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.1/51.2 in (1,349/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1631.4 lbs (740 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2513.3 lbs (1140 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 152 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1124 cm3 (69 ci)
Power: 36.8 KW @ 4800 RPM50 HP @ 4800 RPM49 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 62 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM84 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 88.2 mph (142 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width: 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.1/51.2 in (1,349/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1653.5 lbs (750 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2634.5 lbs (1195 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 126.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1124 cm3 (69 ci)
Power: 39.7 KW @ 5800 RPM54 HP @ 5800 RPM53 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 65 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM88 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 95.7 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width: 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.1/51.2 in (1,349/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1642.4 lbs (745 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2634.5 lbs (1195 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 126.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1124 cm3 (69 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 6200 RPM60 HP @ 6200 RPM59 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM88 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.9 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width: 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.1/51.2 in (1,349/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1719.6 lbs (780 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 126.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1360 cm3 (83 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 5000 RPM60 HP @ 5000 RPM59 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 77 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM105 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width: 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.1/51.2 in (1,349/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1750.5 lbs (794 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 142.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1769 cm3 (108 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4600 RPM60 HP @ 4600 RPM59 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 81 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM110 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.9 mph (156 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width: 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.1/51.2 in (1,349/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1896 lbs (860 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2866 lbs (1300 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 127.2 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1360 cm3 (83 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 6200 RPM75 HP @ 6200 RPM74 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 80 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM109 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width: 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.1/51.2 in (1,349/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1785.7 lbs (810 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 166.6 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1769 cm3 (108 ci)
Power: 57 KW @ 4300 RPM77 HP @ 4300 RPM76 BHP @ 4300 RPM
Torque: 116 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM157 Nm @ 2100 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width: 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.1/51.2 in (1,349/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1907 lbs (865 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 159 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1360 cm3 (83 ci)
Power: 59 KW @ 5800 RPM80 HP @ 5800 RPM79 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 80 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM109 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width: 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.1/51.2 in (1,349/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1759.3 lbs (798 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 169 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1580 cm3 (96 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 6400 RPM90 HP @ 6400 RPM89 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 94 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM128 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 123.2 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width: 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.1/51.2 in (1,349/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1940.1 lbs (880 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2866 lbs (1300 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 169 g/km

Length3,701 mm

Width1,560 mm

Height1,379 mm

Wheelbase2,421 mm

Curb weight740 – 880 kg

Torque68 – 157 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.