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Peugeot 2008 I Specifications and Dimensions

Engine data, towed loads, nose weights and identification markings for the Peugeot 2008 I (2016-present), with towing rules for altitude and heat.

Peugeot 2008 I car exterior
Image adapted from a photo by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Hello and welcome. In this post, we'll look at the technical specifications of the Peugeot 2008 I. You'll find the engine data, the towed loads for each petrol and diesel engine, the dimensions note and where to find the identification markings on your car.

Quick Reference

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SectionIn short
Engine technical data and towed loadsWhere to find official figures, plus towing rules
Petrol engines and towed loadsPureTech 82 and 110 engine data and towing limits
Petrol engines and towed loads (Petrol engines and towed loads)PureTech 110, 130 and VTI 115 data and towing limits
Diesel engines and towed loads1.5 BlueHDi, 1.6 BlueHDi and e-HDi data and towing
Diesel engines and towed loads (Diesel engines and towed loads)1.6 BlueHDi S&S engine data and towing limits
Dimensions (in mm)Dimensions measured unladen, some with mirrors folded
Identification markingsWhere to find the VIN and labels

Engine technical data and towed loads

The engine characteristics for your 2008 are given in the vehicle's registration document and in the sales brochures. The maximum power shown is the value type-approved on a test bed, under conditions defined in European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).

The weights and towed loads for your car are also on the registration document and in the sales brochures. You'll find them on the manufacturer's plate or label too. For more information, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

  • GTW: Gross train weight.
  • Maximum authorised nose weight: the weight permitted on the towball.
  • Altitude: the GTW values and towed loads are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres. Reduce the towed load by steps of 10% for each additional 1,000 metres.

Keep these safety points in mind when you tow:

  • Hot weather: when it is hot outside, the car may limit its performance to protect the engine. If the exterior temperature is higher than 37°C, limit the towed weight.
  • Light load: towing with a lightly loaded car can affect roadholding.
  • Braking: braking distances are longer when you tow a trailer.
  • Speed: never go faster than approximately 60 mph (100 km/h) when towing, and follow the local laws.

In high temperatures, let the engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after you stop to help it cool down.

Petrol engines and towed loads

These 1.2 litre PureTech engines all run on unleaded fuel.

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Engine and gearboxEngine codeCubic capacity (cm3)Max power: EEC standard (kW)
1.2 litre PureTech 82, BVM (Manual 5-speed)KQ5 (EB2F MA)1,19960
1.2 litre PureTech 82 S&S, BVM (Manual 5-speed)LEJ (EB2FA MA STT)1,19960
1.2 litre PureTech 110 S&S, BVM (Manual 5-speed)CQJ (EB2DT BE STT), CZJ (EB2DTM BE STT)1,19981
1.2 litre PureTech 110 S&S, EAT6 (Auto 6-speed)CQQ (EB2DT AT6III STT), CZQ (EB2DTM AT6III STT)1,19981

The towing figures are listed by model code. The braked trailer figures apply within the GTW limit, on a 10 or 12% gradient.

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Model codeBraked trailer (kg)Unbraked trailer (kg)Max nose weight (kg)
CUHMZ0, CUHMZ61,10056051
CUHMRP/S1,10056051
CUHNZ6/S1,27058051
CUHNV6/S75045051
CUHNZT/S1,25061051
CUHNVT/S45045051

Check the model code on your registration document to find the right row.

Petrol engines and towed loads (Petrol engines and towed loads)

This table covers the remaining petrol engines. They all run on unleaded fuel.

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Engine and gearboxEngine codeCubic capacity (cm3)Max power: EEC standard (kW)
1.2 litre PureTech 110 S&S, EAT6 (Auto 6-speed)LGQ (EB2ADT AT6III STT)1,19981
1.2 litre PureTech 130 S&S, BVM6 (Manual 6-speed)CRK (EB2DTS MCM STT)1,19996
1.2 litre PureTech 130 S&S, BVM6 (Manual 6-speed)LHK (EB2ADTS MB6 STT)1,19996
1.6 litre VTI 115, EAT6 (Auto 6-speed)EFM (EC5F AT6III)1,58785

The braked trailer figures apply within the GTW limit, on a 10 or 12% gradient.

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Model codeBraked trailer (kg)Unbraked trailer (kg)Max nose weight (kg)
CUHNPN/S, CUHNPN/1S, CUHNPN/2S1,25063051
CUHNYM/S1,27058051
CUHNSS/S, CUHNSS/1S, CUHNSS/2S1,25060051
CUNFPT1,27057051

Diesel engines and towed loads

These engines all run on diesel.

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Engine and gearboxEngine codeCubic capacity (cm3)Max power: EEC standard (kW)
1.5 l BlueHDi 100 S&S, BVM6 (Manual 6-speed)MDK (DV5RD MB6 STT)1,49975
1.5 l BlueHDi 120 S&S, EAT6 (Auto 6-speed)MBQ (DV5RCD AT6III STT)1,49988
1.6 l BlueHDi 75, BVM (Manual 5-speed)KM5 (DV6FE BE)1,56055
1.6 litre e-HDi 92, BVM (Manual 5-speed)BFJ (DV6D BE STT)1,56068
1.6 litre BlueHDi 100, BVM (Manual 5-speed)KE5 (DV6FD BE)1,56070

The towing figures are listed by model code. The braked trailer figures apply within the GTW limit, on a 10 or 12% gradient.

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Model codeBraked trailer (kg)Unbraked trailer (kg)Max nose weight (kg)
CUYHYS/S, CUYHYS/1S, CUYHYS/2S1,26064051
CUYHXN/S, CUYHXN/1S, CUYHXN/2S1,27064051
CUBHW694061051
CU9HP0/S1,27061051
CUBHYK82050051
CUBHY61,27061051

Diesel engines and towed loads (Diesel engines and towed loads)

This table covers the 1.6 litre BlueHDi Stop & Start diesel engines.

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Engine and gearboxEngine codeCubic capacity (cm3)Max power: EEC standard (kW)
1.6 l BlueHDi 100 S&S, BVM (Manual 5-speed)KEJ (DV6FD BE STT)1,56070
1.6 l BlueHDi 100 S&S, ETG6 (Electronic 6-speed)KES (DV6FD MCP STT)1,56070
1.6 litre BlueHDi 116 S&S (Belgium only), BVM6 (Manual 6-speed)LAK (DV6FCD MCM STT)1,56085
1.6 l BlueHDi 120 S&S, BVM6 (Manual 6-speed)KDK (DV6FC MCM STT)1,56088

This table lists five model codes for four engine codes, so look up your towing figures by the model code on your registration document. The braked trailer figures apply within the GTW limit, on a 10 or 12% gradient.

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Model codeBraked trailer (kg)Unbraked trailer (kg)Max nose weight (kg)
CUBHYK/S82050051
CUBHY6/S1,27061051
CUBHYM/1PS1,07061051
CUBHXM/S1,30062051
CUBHZM/S1,30062051

If you are not sure which row applies to your car, ask a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Peugeot 2008 dimensions (mm)

The dimensions of the 2008 are measured on an unladen vehicle. Any figure marked with an asterisk was measured with the mirrors folded in.

Peugeot 2008 I unladen body dimensions in millimetres

Identification markings

Your 2008 carries several visible markings that identify it.

  • A. VIN under the bonnet: the Vehicle Identification Number is engraved on the bodywork near the suspension damper mounting.
  • B. VIN on the dashboard: the number is on a label you can see through the windscreen.
  • C. Manufacturer's label: a tamper-proof label on the middle door pillar, on the right or left side.
  • D. Tyre/paint label: on the centre pillar on the driver's side.

The manufacturer's label shows:

  • the name of the manufacturer
  • the European Whole Vehicle Type Approval number
  • the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • the maximum authorised vehicle weight (Gross Vehicle Weight or GVW)
  • the maximum authorised vehicle + trailer weight (Gross Train Weight or GTW)
  • the maximum weight on the front axle
  • the maximum weight on the rear axle

The tyre/paint label shows:

  • the tyre inflation pressures with and without load
  • the tyre specification: dimensions, type, and load and speed indices
  • the spare tyre pressure
  • the paint colour code

Your car may have come with tyres with higher load and speed indices than those on the label. This does not change the inflation pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can a Peugeot 2008 tow?

It depends on the engine and model code. Braked trailer limits range from 450 kg to 1,300 kg, and unbraked limits from 450 kg to 640 kg.

What is the towball nose weight on a Peugeot 2008?

The maximum authorised nose weight is 51 kg for every engine listed. This is the weight permitted on the towball.

Where is the VIN on a Peugeot 2008?

It is engraved on the bodywork near the suspension damper mounting under the bonnet. It is also on a label you can see through the windscreen.

Where are the tyre pressures on a Peugeot 2008?

They are on the tyre/paint label on the centre pillar on the driver's side. The label also gives the spare tyre pressure and the paint colour code.

Before you hitch up a trailer, check the figures for your exact engine code and remember the rules for altitude, hot weather and speed. If anything is unclear, your registration document and the labels on your 2008 have the official values, and a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop can help.

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This is an independent guide, not an official Peugeot publication. If in doubt, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop before carrying out any work.

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Cover adapted from a photograph by Vauxford — Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (AI edited).

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