Verdict
The Peugeot 208 GTi Mk1 Facelift is the sharper used buy: it costs RM3,777 less at RM131,865, yet adds 8 hp and 25 Nm for 208 hp and 300 Nm. That cuts the 0-100 km/h time from 6.8 to 6.5 seconds and the rated fuel figure from 5.9 to 5.4 L/100 km. Both remain 1,160 kg, front-wheel-drive three-door hatchbacks with a six-speed manual, 311-litre boot and RM90 annual road tax. Choose the earlier car only if its panoramic roof and auto parking matter more than the facelift’s stronger mechanical package.
Pick the Peugeot 208 GTi Mk1 if you specifically want the panoramic roof and auto-parking function.
Pick the Peugeot 208 GTi Mk1 Facelift if you want more power, more torque, quicker acceleration, lower rated fuel use and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: RM135,642 for the Mk1 versus RM131,865 for the Mk1 Facelift.
- Output: 200 hp and 275 Nm for the Mk1 versus 208 hp and 300 Nm for the Mk1 Facelift.
- 0-100 km/h: 6.8 seconds for the Mk1 versus 6.5 seconds for the Mk1 Facelift.
- Rated economy: 5.9 L/100 km for the Mk1 versus 5.4 L/100 km for the Mk1 Facelift.
- Roof and parking: panoramic roof plus auto parking on the Mk1 versus neither on the Mk1 Facelift.
- Warranty: three-year manufacturer plus two-year extended warranty with unlimited mileage for the Mk1 versus five years/120,000 km for the Mk1 Facelift.
Mk1
- Panoramic roof is fitted.
- Auto parking is fitted.
- Unlimited-mileage cover across the stated three-year manufacturer and two-year extended periods.
- Costs RM3,777 more.
- Makes 8 hp and 25 Nm less.
- 0-100 km/h is 0.3 seconds slower and rated economy is 0.5 L/100 km higher.
Mk1 Facelift
- 208 hp and 300 Nm from the 1.6-litre turbo engine.
- 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 5.4 L/100 km rated economy.
- Costs RM3,777 less and gets auto start-stop plus Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres.
- No panoramic roof.
- No auto-parking function.
- Warranty is capped at 120,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM135,642 | RM131,865✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 208 hp✓ |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | PSA | PSA |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.9 L/100 km | 5.4 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,962 mm | 3,962 mm |
| Width | 1,739 mm | 1,739 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,538 mm | 2,538 mm |
| Weight | 1,160 kg | 1,160 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 311 litres | 311 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/45R17 | 205/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/45R17 | 205/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 17" Alloy | Full Size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Side Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Side Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Illumination with Normal Bulb brake lights | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Folding | 60:40 Split Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Touchscreen Radio MP3 Player with Navigation and 6 Speakers | Touchscreen Radio MP3 Player with Navigation and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years✓ | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mk1 vs Mk1 Facelift FAQ
Is the Peugeot 208 GTi Mk1 or Peugeot 208 GTi Mk1 Facelift better?
The Peugeot 208 GTi Mk1 Facelift is better on the numbers: 208 hp, 300 Nm, 6.5 seconds to 100 km/h and 5.4 L/100 km, against 200 hp, 275 Nm, 6.8 seconds and 5.9 L/100 km. The Mk1 counters with a panoramic roof and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 208 GTi Mk1 is RM135,642 and the Peugeot 208 GTi Mk1 Facelift is RM131,865. The facelift is RM3,777 cheaper.
Which 208 GTi has the better warranty?
The Mk1 has three years of manufacturer warranty plus two years of extended warranty, both with unlimited mileage. The facelift has a five-year manufacturer warranty capped at 120,000 km. Choose based on expected mileage rather than duration alone.