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Peugeot 208Nissan Note
Mandai score
7.5/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 1,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
Note e-Power X / Medalist / Aura e-Power
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
28.0 km/L3.6 L/100km combined · about 1148 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 811 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,106 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,055 mm
4,100 mm
Width
1,745 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,520 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
150 mm
Boot space
311 L (1,106 L folded)
340 L (1,000 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,090 kg
1,220 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
1.2L HR12DE 3-Cylinder + EM57 Electric Motor (e-Power)
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
116 hp (136 hp Aura) electric motor output
Torque
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
280 Nm instant electric torque
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
0–100 km/h
8.7 sec
7.9 sec
Top speed
208 km/h
150 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)
28.0 km/L (e-Power) / 18.0 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
City
15.2 km/L
30.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
Highway
22.5 km/L
25.0 km/L (e-Power) / 20.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
Tank size
44 L
41 L
CO₂ emissions
103 g/km
82 g/km
At a glance
Model
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Nissan Note (E12 / E13 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks
Hatchbacks / Compact MPV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol, e-Power Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
1,198 cc (1.2L e-Power / DIG-S)
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
Ground clearance
150 mm
150 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Futuristic 3D i-Cockpit: Holographic instrument cluster and compact sport steering wheel.
- Smooth Aisin 8-speed automatic: Real torque-converter gearbox avoids CVT rubber-band feel.
- Sub-1,200 cc tax advantage: Low KRA customs valuation keeps import duty minimal.
- Instant 280 Nm electric torque: Smooth, rapid acceleration away from Nairobi traffic lights.
- Exceptional 28+ km/L fuel economy: Slashes monthly commuter fuel bills by over 50%.
- Generous rear knee room: Cavernous rear passenger space despite compact 4.1m length.
What’s not so good
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Wet timing belt inspection: Requires Total Quartz Ineo 0W-20 oil to preserve wet timing belt.
- 150 mm ground clearance: Requires care over tall speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Engine generator sound under heavy hill climbs: 1.2L engine revs up to charge battery during steep ascents.