Peugeot 206 (98-09) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 22 May 2009
Thanks to its stylish lines and youthful image the 206 has proved a big hit. Easy to drive with light controls, it is ideal for tackling urban routes and although some of the engines are a little lethargic, it's happy pottering along the motorway too. However it's desperately showing it's age - especially compared to the newer 207 and the awkward driving position, cramped rear and lack of refinement are only half the story. The scratchy plastics on the dash and flimsy build quality do it few favours either. But the 206 remains a good used buy - it's cheap to run, mechanically sound and the styling still looks good even after ten years on sale.
3 out of 5

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Running costs

The little Peugeot enjoys long service intervals, competitive insurance and a frugal range of engines. Its resistance to depreciation is better than average but prices for some parts can be expensive.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,334 - £1,753 *

Diesel

£986 - £1,335 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Petrol 20,000 miles, diesel 12,500 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£30.00 - £220.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

4 out of 5

Green credentials

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    187
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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

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Emissions summary

The 206 is a fairly environmentally-friendly model and with an average of 143g/km of CO2 across the model line-up, its emissions are comparably low for a small car. Eco-conscious buyers should consider the 1.4-litre diesel, which is one of the greenest models in the range emitting 116g/km of CO2 and averaging 64mpg.

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