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Peugeot 208 vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 24,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or Renault Symbioz?

Peugeot 208 vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

Renault Symbioz

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 208 is moderately cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Renault Symbioz costs 24,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,446 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.5 L/100km – no difference here.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Symbioz offers very slightly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 208 is barely faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers only slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is a bit lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,359 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers clearly more boot space – 576 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,682 L, about 519 L more than the Peugeot 208.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Symbioz carries very slightly more – 459 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 is barely ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £21,000
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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 362 - 432 km
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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Reviews Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.

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5 (3 Reviews)
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PF
19 Feb 2026, 11:56:45

A delightful hybrid (family car). Roomy, quick (combined nearly 150 hp) and safe.

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Michael
5 Dec 2025, 23:17:28

I've been driving the Symbioz Full Hybrid with the iconic trim for 3,500 km. I test-drove both cars. I think the win goes to the Symbioz. Good quality at a family-friendly price. Unfortunately the Opel is simply too expensive. Strangely, what never really gets mentioned is that the Symbioz's suspension is absolutely superb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 35,200 £
Price
24,400 - 30,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
4,055 mm
Length
4,413 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,118 - 1,163 L
Max trunk capacity
1,682 L
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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