208: yearly fuel cost
Stylish and sensible in equal measure, the 2024 Peugeot 208 keeps fuel spending firmly under control: 8,000 miles a year at £1.45 per litre costs roughly £1,008 — about £84 a month, or £19.40 a week. Its WLTP combined figure of 52.3 mpg sits just below the hatchback segment average of 53.9 mpg in our 20-car sample, so the 208 is a touch thirstier than the class norm despite its modest 100 PS and 10.1-second 0–62 time. Five years of fuel totals around £5,040. That is an entirely reasonable bill for a supermini this good-looking — the 208 asks for little at the pump while giving plenty back in style and cabin quality. It is proof that economical need not mean boring.
In everyday driving, 208 owners typically see 48–50 mpg against the 52.3 mpg WLTP claim, with the gap appearing on short urban journeys and cold starts. The little three-cylinder petrol engine is at its best when driven gently: short-shifting before 2,500 rpm, coasting down to speed limits rather than braking, and keeping motorway pace at 65–70 mph are the three habits that matter. Tyre pressures deserve a monthly glance, and the air-con can stay off on mild days without discomfort. Verdict: the 208's fuel economy is honest and easy to achieve — drive it with a light touch and the official figure is genuinely reachable. Where you fill up matters as well: motorway service stations typically charge 8–10p more per litre than supermarkets, so timing your fill-ups around regular routes trims the annual bill with zero effort.