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Peugeot 205: generations and engines

The Peugeot 205 was built from 1983 to 1998 in 3 generations, with 47 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1983–1998
Generations3
Engine versions47
Power45–130 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Convertible
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

Peugeot 205 generations

  1. 1983–1987

    Peugeot 205 I (741A/C)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    12 engine versions 45–130 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1986–1994

    Peugeot 205 I Cabrio (741B,20D)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    9 engine versions 60–103 hp

    Engines below
  3. 1987–1998

    Peugeot 205 I (20A/C, facelift 1987)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    26 engine versions 45–128 hp

    Generation specs
Specs

Peugeot 205 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Peugeot 205 I (741A/C)1983–1987 · 12 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
0.9 (45 hp)1983–1987Gasoline45 hp (33 kW)
1.1 (50 hp)1983–1987Gasoline50 hp (37 kW)
1.4 (60 hp)1983–1987Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.4 (80 hp)1983–1987Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)
1.7 Diesel (60 hp)1983–1987Diesel60 hp (44 kW)
1.6 GTI (103 hp)1984–1987Gasoline103 hp (76 kW)
1.4 (79 hp)1985–1987Gasoline79 hp (58 kW)
1.1 (49 hp)1986–1987Gasoline49 hp (36 kW)
1.6 Aut. (75 hp)1986–1987Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.9 GTI (128 hp)1986–1987Gasoline128 hp (94 kW)
1.6 Aut. (72 hp)1987Gasoline72 hp (53 kW)
1.9 GTI (130 hp)1987Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)
Peugeot 205 I Cabrio (741B,20D)1986–1994 · 9 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.4 CT (79 hp)1986–1988Gasoline79 hp (58 kW)
1.6 CTI (103 hp)1986–1990Gasoline103 hp (76 kW)
1.9 CTI (102 hp)1987–1994Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)
1.4 CJ (60 hp)1988–1989Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.1 CJ (60 hp)1989–1994Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.4 CJ (67 hp)1989–1994Gasoline67 hp (49 kW)
1.4 CJ CAT (60 hp)1989–1993Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.4 CJ (75 hp)1991–1994Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 CJ (88 hp)1992–1994Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)
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