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Peugeot 205

1984 – 1994 France

Peugeot built the 205 for 10 years, from 1984 to 1994. Its petrol engines range from 105 to 131 hp across 2 variants. The lightest version weighs only 830 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1984 – 1985), peak power fell from 200 to 131 hp, and minimum weight went down by 315 kg.

Peugeot 205
Body styleNot specified
Production1984 – 1994
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power105 – 131 hp
0–100 km/h7.8 – 9.5 s
Top speed190 – 208 km/h
Fuel economy7.2 – 7.8 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.6L 5MT (105 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 105 hp 9.5 s 190 5-speed manual
1.9L 5MT (131 HP)
1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 131 hp 7.8 s 208 5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1580 cm3 (96 ci)
Power
77 KW @ 6250 RPM105 HP @ 6250 RPM103 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque
97 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM132 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width
62.6 in (1590 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.6/51.2 in (1,311/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase
95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
1829.8 lbs (830 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2810.9 lbs (1275 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
171.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1905 cm3 (116 ci)
Power
96 KW @ 6000 RPM131 HP @ 6000 RPM129 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
119 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM161 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
129.2 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/55VR15

Dimensions

Length
145.7 in (3701 mm)
Width
62.6 in (1590 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.6/51.2 in (1,311/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase
95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

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

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
185.6 g/km
Length3,701 mm
Width1,590 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase2,421 mm
Curb weight830 – 860 kg
Torque132 – 161 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.