Peugeot 205 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 8.3s (205 GR, 1990)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 15.1s (205 Diesel, 1996)
- BHP
- 40 – 115
- Torque
- 78.4Nm – 156.9Nm
- Top speed
- 88mph – 127mph
- Engine
- 1,124cc – 1,905cc
Recorded 205 0–60 times range from 8.3 to 15.1 seconds.
Recorded BHP ranges from 40 to 115.
Recorded torque ranges from 78.4Nm to 156.9Nm.
Recorded top speed ranges from 88mph to 127mph.
Figures refer to variants present in our vehicle database, not every version of the model.



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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 GR | 1989–1990 | 1,360cc | 79 | 78.4Nm | 8.3s | 96mph |
| 205 GTI | 1993 | 1,905cc | 93 | — | 8.5s | 127mph |
| 205 GTI | 1987–1991 | 1,905cc | 115 | 133.3Nm | 8.5s | 122mph |
| 205 Rallye | 1992 | 1,360cc | 55 | 135.4Nm | 10.6s | 106mph |
| 205 Sceptre | 1994 | 1,769cc | 77 | 156.9Nm | 12.2s | 108mph |
| 205 Junior | 1994 | 1,124cc | 59 | 89.2Nm | 13.9s | 101mph |
| 205 Auto | 1996 | 1,580cc | 87 | 132.4Nm | 14s | 103mph |
| 205 Mardi Gras Auto | 1994 | 1,580cc | 65 | — | 14s | 103mph |
| 205 XL Auto | 1993 | 1,580cc | 78 | 132.4Nm | 14s | 103mph |
| 205 Diesel (+1 similar) | 1994–1996 | 1,769cc | 58 | 111.8Nm | 15.1s | 96mph |
| 205 Mardi Gras TD | 1994 | 1,769cc | 57 | — | 15.1s | 108mph |
| 205 GRD | 1987–1992 | 1,769cc | 59 | — | 15.1s | 96mph |