Peugeot 205 - Versions

Versions

Most of the versions had manual transmission. The 205 had a rather unusual trim level scheme for its models; three-door models (apart from the GTI) were badged 'X' and five-door models were badged 'G'.

Trim levels were:

• XA and XAD, two-seater commercial versions. There was also the "Multi", tall-bodied special versions built by independents such as Gruau and Durisotti.
• 1.1 petrol, 4-cylinder - 50 bhp (37 kW; 51 PS)
• 1.8 diesel 4-cylinder - 60 bhp (45 kW; 61 PS)

• XE, available with:
• 1.0 petrol, 4-cylinder - 44 bhp (33 kW; 45 PS), 954 cc
• 1.1 petrol, 4-cylinder - 50 bhp (37 kW; 51 PS), 1,124 cc

Five-door versions were badged GE

• XL, available with:
• 1.0 petrol, 4-cylinder - 44 bhp (33 kW; 45 PS), 954 cc
• 1.1 petrol, 4-cylinder - 50 bhp (37 kW; 51 PS)
• 1.1 petrol, 4-cylinder - 55 bhp (41 kW; 56 PS), 1,124 cc (in Spain, 1,118 cc Simca/Talbot engine)
• 1.8 diesel 4-cylinder - 60 bhp (45 kW; 61 PS)
• 1.6 petrol, 4-cylinder - 90 bhp (67 kW; 91 PS) Automatic

Five-door versions were badged GL (Note: The 1.0 GL was not offered in the UK). The 1.8 GLD diesel model was popular, and What Car? magazine recommended it as a Used Car Buy in August 1992. It was also a Which? magazine best buy for five years running in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was, (and is as a used buy), a better car than the 106 diesel that replaced it.

• XR, available with:
• 1.1 petrol, 4-cylinder - 50 bhp (37 kW; 51 PS)
• 1.4 petrol, 4-cylinder - 59 bhp (44 kW; 60 PS), 1,360 cc
• 1.3 petrol, 4-cylinder - 65 bhp (48 kW; 66 PS), 1,294 cc (In Spain, Simca/Talbot engine)
• 1.6 petrol
• 1.8 diesel - 60 bhp (45 kW; 61 PS)

Five-door versions were badged GR. The 1.4 GR was a five-door version only, launched in 1986. A 1.4 XR three-door was also available, 1991-92.

• 1.2 petrol, 4-cylinder - 63 bhp (47 kW; 64 PS), 1,204 cc (In Spain, Simca/Talbot engine)

• XT, available with:
• 1.4 petrol I4 - 80 bhp (60 kW; 81 PS)
• 1.4 petrol, 4-cylinder - 85 bhp (63 kW), 1360 cc (In Spain, Simca/Talbot engine)
• 1.4 petrol, 4-cylinder - 83 bhp (62 kW; 84 PS), 1,442 cc (In Spain, Simca/Talbot engine)
• 1.4 petrol, 4-cylinder - 85 bhp (63 kW; 86 PS), 1,360 cc (In Spain)

• XS, available with:
• 1.3 petrol, 4-cylinder - 65 bhp (48 kW; 66 PS), 1,294 cc (In Spain, Simca/Talbot engine)
• 1.4 L petrol I4 - 85 bhp 1,360 cc TU3S engine.
• 1.6 L (1,580 cc) petrol

The 5 door model was called the GT, and used the same 1,360 cc TU3s engine as the XS (UK)

• GTX, only available in Spain with:
• 1.6 petrol, 4-cylinder - 94 bhp (70 kW; 95 PS), 1,592 cc (Simca/Talbot engine)
• GTX (UK Version), 1993-94.
• 1,360 cc TU3M/Z PSA engine with Bosch Mono-jetronic injection system with Catalytic converter.
• Power output (75 bhp) 0-62 mph in 10.6 sec.
• Fuel consumption (MPG) constant speed driving: 56 mph (90 km/h) = 50.4 mpg (5.60 L/100 km; 42.0 mpg) & 75 mph (121 km/h) = 38.2 mpg (7.39 L/100 km; 31.8 mpg).
• 3 and 5-door versions were available with sliding sunroof, remote central locking, 5 speed MA gearbox.

From 1994, the X/G trim scheme was replaced by Mardi Gras, Colorline, Forever and Accent. 'GT' versions were now offered only in Continental Europe with a 1.6-litre engine; the UK models were badged Mardi Gras. However, GTI versions continued unchanged.