If you came looking for the Peugeot 107, here's the short version: it's long gone, and so is the 108 that followed it. Peugeot has left the city car class altogether. The smallest Peugeot you can lease today is the 208 - bigger, far better equipped, and available as petrol, hybrid or fully electric.
Key Takeaways
- The Peugeot 107 and its 108 successor are both discontinued. The 208 supermini is Peugeot's smallest current model in the UK.
- Three powertrain choices: a 1.2-litre 100hp petrol manual, 48V mild-hybrid automatics in 110hp and 145hp tunes, and the all-electric e-208.
- The e-208's official WLTP range reaches up to 268 miles, with 100kW DC rapid charging taking it from 20-80% in roughly half an hour.
- Boot space is 311 litres in the petrol and hybrid cars - smaller than a Volkswagen Polo, but a world away from the 107's 139 litres.
- Under HMRC's published company car rates, a zero-emission car such as the e-208 is taxed at 4% Benefit in Kind (BIK) for the 2026/27 tax year.
What happened to the Peugeot 107?
The 107 ended production in 2014 and was replaced by the 108, which itself was withdrawn as Peugeot stepped away from the A-segment. There is no direct successor. Anyone shopping for a small, cheap-to-run Peugeot today is pointed at the Peugeot 208, a supermini that sits a class above.
That sounds like a downgrade in value, but it isn't. The 107 was a stripped-back thing with pop-out rear windows, manual mirrors and no glovebox. The 208 gives you a 10-inch touchscreen as standard, digital instruments and a cabin that genuinely embarrasses cars costing more. Progress, and the monthly cost gap is narrower than you'd expect.
Is the Peugeot 208 a good city car in 2026?
Yes - it's one of the most comfortable and best-looking small cars on sale. What Car? rates the 208 for ride comfort, interior quality and hushed cruising, while noting it isn't as fun to drive as a Renault Clio. In town it's easy: light controls, a compact footprint and a suspension set-up that shrugs off British road surfaces.
The 2024 facelift moved the daytime running lights down into the bumper, added the newer Peugeot badge and grew the touchscreen from 9 inches to 10. The i-Cockpit layout - a small, low-set steering wheel with the instruments above it - divides opinion. Some drivers love it. Others can't find a position where the wheel doesn't block the dials. Sit in one before you commit; it's the single biggest reason people rule the 208 out.
Owners rate it, too. In Auto Express's 2026 Driver Power survey the 208 finished 15th out of 50 models, ahead of the Vauxhall Corsa, Renault Clio and Volkswagen Polo.
Peugeot 208 engine and trim line-up
| Powertrain | Power | Gearbox | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 PureTech petrol | 100hp | 6-speed manual | Lowest entry cost, drivers who still want three pedals |
| Hybrid 110 (48V mild hybrid) | 110hp | 6-speed automatic | Most balanced choice for town and commuting |
| Hybrid 145 (48V mild hybrid) | 145hp | 6-speed automatic | Regular motorway miles, quicker overtakes |
| e-208 electric | 136hp or 156hp | Single-speed | Company car drivers, home chargers, urban running |
Peugeot says the 48V system adds low-rev torque and cuts fuel use by up to 15% against the pure petrol. Trims run Style, Allure, GT and GT Premium, with Allure the sweet spot - 16-inch alloys, configurable digital dials, front parking sensors and privacy glass.
How far does the electric e-208 go on a charge?
The e-208 offers a claimed WLTP range of up to 268 miles from its 51kWh battery in 156hp form, with a 136hp version on a slightly smaller pack. Real-world testing has returned figures in the low 200s on motorway-heavy runs, and urban driving generally does better thanks to regenerative braking.
Rapid charging peaks at 100kW, which covers 20-80% in around half an hour - quicker than a Mini Cooper Electric. A 7kW home wallbox handles a full charge overnight. A heat pump is standard, which matters more than people realise in January; it's the difference between losing a bit of winter range and losing a lot of it.
Honestly, if you can't charge at home or at work, the hybrid makes more sense. Public rapid charging erodes the running-cost advantage quickly. There's also a hot version now - the 277bhp E-208 GTi, priced just under £35,000 at launch - which revives a badge that had been dormant since 2019.
Why the e-208 stacks up as a company car
Benefit in Kind (BIK) is the tax you pay on a car your employer provides. For the 2026/27 tax year, zero-emission cars sit at 4% of P11D value under HMRC's published appropriate percentages, rising to 5% in 2027/28, 7% in 2028/29 and 9% in 2029/30. Petrol and diesel cars are typically taxed at roughly 15-37% depending on CO2.
Example, using illustrative round numbers: a £30,000 electric car at 4% gives a taxable benefit of £1,200. A 20% taxpayer pays £240 a year; a 40% taxpayer pays £480. Put the same driver in a petrol car taxed at 28% and the benefit jumps to £8,400.
If your employer runs a scheme, our salary sacrifice route can sharpen the numbers further by taking the rental from gross pay.
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Check my eligibilityHow practical is the Peugeot 208 for everyday use?
Adequate rather than generous. The boot holds 311 litres in petrol and hybrid form, which is less than a Polo or SEAT Ibiza, and the opening is fairly narrow with a high load lip. Front space is fine even for tall drivers; rear headroom and legroom are tight if the person in front is over six foot.
So who does that rule out? Families needing a buggy plus a weekly shop should look at the Peugeot 2008 instead - same platform, far more room. For couples, commuters and anyone who mostly drives alone, the 208 is more than enough car.
Servicing is annual or every 12,000 miles for petrol and mild-hybrid models, while the e-208 stretches to every two years or 16,000 miles. Warranty is three years, with the first two unlimited-mileage and the third capped at 60,000 miles. The e-208's battery carries separate eight-year cover.
Which Peugeot 208 should you choose?
Start with how you actually drive, not with the trim list. Our leasing experts recommend working through four questions in order: where you charge, how many motorway miles you do, whether you need rear-seat space, and whether the i-Cockpit driving position suits you.
Choose the e-208 if...
You have off-street parking and a wallbox, drive under roughly 150 miles in a typical day, or you're taking a company car and want the 4% BIK rate for 2026/27.
Choose Hybrid 110 if...
You mix town and A-road driving, want an automatic, and can't charge at home. It's the version most private customers find easiest to live with.
Choose 1.2 petrol if...
Budget leads the decision and you're happy with a manual. Fewer than 8,000 miles a year rarely justifies paying extra for electrification.
Look elsewhere if...
You regularly carry adults in the back or need a big boot. The 208 is a style-led supermini and its packaging reflects that.
On trim, Allure is our pick for value. GT and GT Premium look superb but ride on larger wheels, and testers consistently report the smaller wheels give a better ride on poor surfaces.
Still want something genuinely 107-sized?
Peugeot no longer competes here, but the class hasn't disappeared. If a tiny footprint and low running costs are the priority, these are the current options we'd put in front of you.
| Model | Fuel | Why consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Aygo X | Petrol / hybrid | Closest spiritual successor to the 107, which Peugeot co-developed with Toyota |
| Hyundai i10 | Petrol | Roomiest true city car, long warranty |
| Citroen C3 | Petrol / hybrid / electric | Comfort-first sibling to the 208 with a taller body |
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Sources
- Peugeot 208 Review 2026, Price & Specs - What Car?
- Peugeot 208 review and Driver Power results - Auto Express
- Work out the appropriate percentage for company car benefits (480: Appendix 2) - GOV.UK / HMRC
- What are the current benefit-in-kind (BIK) company car tax bands? - Fleet News
Written by Andy Bell, First Vehicle Leasing.
