Comparison: Turning circle Peugeot 208 vs. competitors 2025

So how did we get here? Journey back to the first 208 model from 2012 to 2015, and you’ll find a turning circle of 11.20 meters. It was respectable but often left drivers doing that awkward multi-point turn dance. Come the facelift version from 2015 to 2019, the turning circle remained at 11.20 meters. Ah, consistency! Then, as if by magic or, more accurately, the brilliance of automotive engineering, the 2nd Generation in 2019 emerged with a spectacularly improved turning circle of 10.40 meters. This reduction is significant, making those dauntingly tight turns something you’ll actually look forward to. It’s akin to finding out your favourite pub has extended its happy hour indefinitely.

Now, how does the Peugeot 208's turning circle compare to its siblings? Well, it’s like the overachieving youngest child. The Peugeot e-2008, Peugeot 2008, and Peugeot e-208 all match the 208 with a turning circle of 10.40 meters, creating a family of tight-turning wizards. Meanwhile, others like the Peugeot 308 and Peugeot e-308 stretch out to 10.50 meters, a minuscule difference but noticeable for perfectionists. Then there’s the slightly clumsier Peugeot 3008, 308 SW, and e-308 SW, each at 10.70 meters. And let’s not forget the 11.20 meters giants such as the 5008 and 408. The 208, therefore, sits comfortably among the most agile Peugeots, especially within the compact segment.

When positioned against its rivals, the Peugeot 208 doesn’t just hold its own; it outsmarts many. Take the Alfa Romeo 147, sweeping at 11.50 meters - not exactly going to win any agility awards there. Similarly, vehicles like the Subaru BRZ with 10.80 meters and the Fiat Linea at 10.50 meters fall behind. The Citroen Xsara also stands at 10.40 meters, matching the 208, showing that the French certainly know something about tight spots. Even the Rover 400, at a mere 10.20 meters, is only slightly better, but this is a rare find. The Nissan Kubistar mimics the 208 at 10.40 meters, while the Ford Fusion is marginally tighter at 10.30 meters. So, with the Peugeot 208, you’re not just getting a car that manoeuvres like a dream within its brand; it also fares spectacularly well against a diverse field of competitors. Take a bow, Peugeot 208!