Passenger & boot space
How it copes with people and clutter
Front space
Although it’s a small car, the Peugeot 208 has enough space in the front for even tall drivers. That said, there isn't quite as much head room as in some rivals, including the Volkswagen Polo.
It's also narrower than the Polo from door to door, although there's enough width for you and your front passenger to comfortably rest your elbows on the central armrest.
If you need the added boot space often, you’ll want to turn your attention to the Honda Jazz. It has unique rear seats with a special folding mechanism which lets them fold totally flat.
With GT and GT Premium trims, Peugeot adds a height-adjustable front passenger seat. You can't add passenger lumbar adjustment, which you can with the Polo and some other rivals.
Boot space
The 208’s boot is a decent size for the class and, while it's beaten outright for capacity by the Seat Ibiza and Polo, there’s certainly enough room for a few holiday bags. We managed to squeeze five carry-on suitcases below the parcel shelf – the same number as in the Audi A1, Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio.
