Passenger & boot space
How it copes with people and clutter
Front space
Although it’s a small car, even tall drivers will find they have enough space in the front of the 208. That said, there isn't quite as much head room as in some rivals, including as 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 (Allure trim and above).
Underneath the armrest there's a large cubby in which you can conceal a wallet, and storage space elsewhere is very good. This includes sizeable door bins, trays and cup holders, plus a reasonably roomy glovebox.
GT Line adds a height-adjustable front passenger seat, but you can't add passenger lumbar adjustment – a feature you can have in some rivals, including the Polo.
Boot space
The 208’s boot is a decent size for the class. It’s beaten for outright capacity by the Seat Ibiza's and the Polo's, but there’s certainly enough room for a few holiday bags. We actually managed to squeeze five carry-on suitcases below the parcel shelf – the same number you can fit in a Renault Clio, Ford Fiesta and Audi A1.
The 208's boot has a relatively narrow aperture compared with many rivals, though, and there's no option to have a height-adjustable boot floor.
