Peugeot 205 I (20A/C, facelift 1987) (1987–1998)

The Peugeot 205 I (20A/C, facelift 1987) was offered with 26 engine versions (22 gasoline, 4 diesel), from 45 to 128 hp, built 1987–1998.

Production years1987–1998
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length145.9 in (3,705 mm)
Width61.4 in (1,560 mm) – 61.8 in (1,570 mm)
Height54.1 in (1,375 mm) – 53.3 in (1,355 mm)
Cargo volume10.2 cu ft (290 l) – 7.6 cu ft (215 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

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

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.0 (45 hp)1987–1998Gasoline45 hp (33 kW)54 lb-ft (73 Nm)18.8 s89 mph (143 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.0 i (50 hp)1987–1992Gasoline50 hp (37 kW)55 lb-ft (74 Nm)17.9 s92 mph (148 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.1 (49 hp)1987–1998Gasoline49 hp (36 kW)
1.1 (54 hp)1987–1990Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)65 lb-ft (88 Nm)14.6 s98 mph (157 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.3 Rallye (101 hp)1987–1993Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)87 lb-ft (118 Nm)9.6 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 (60 hp)1987–1989Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.4 (67 hp)1987–1990Gasoline67 hp (49 kW)
1.4 (84 hp)1987–1989Gasoline84 hp (62 kW)
1.6 (75 hp)1987–1998Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 Aut. (72 hp)1987–1998Gasoline72 hp (53 kW)
1.6 Aut. (75 hp)1987–1989Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 GTI (103 hp)1987–1989Gasoline103 hp (76 kW)
1.6 GTI (113 hp)1987–1993Gasoline113 hp (83 kW)97 lb-ft (131 Nm)9.1 s122 mph (196 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.7 Diesel (60 hp)1987–1989Diesel60 hp (44 kW)
1.8 D (78 hp)1987–1992Diesel78 hp (57 kW)116 lb-ft (157 Nm)12.2 s109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 Diesel (64 hp)1987–1998Diesel64 hp (47 kW)87 lb-ft (118 Nm)14.2 s101 mph (162 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 GTI (102 hp)1987–1991Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)9.5 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 GTI (120 hp)1987–1994Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)119 lb-ft (161 Nm)8.5 s126 mph (202 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 GTI (120 hp) Automatic1987–1994Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)119 lb-ft (161 Nm)8.5 s126 mph (202 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 GTI (128 hp)1987–1998Gasoline128 hp (94 kW)
1.4 (79 hp)1988–1989Gasoline79 hp (58 kW)
1.4 i (75 hp)1988–1998Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)82 lb-ft (111 Nm)10.6 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 i (89 hp)1988–1997Gasoline89 hp (65 kW)94 lb-ft (128 Nm)13.6 s104 mph (167 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 D (59 hp)1988–1994Diesel59 hp (43 kW)81 lb-ft (110 Nm)15.1 s97 mph (156 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.1 i (60 hp)1989–1998Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)67 lb-ft (91 Nm)13.9 s102 mph (164 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 CAT (60 hp)1989–1993Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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