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Peugeot 205 GTi Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1983–1998) — First Generation

The First Generation Peugeot 205 GTi is the three-door hatchback that made this hot hatch famous. Here is what its gasoline engines and transmissions feel like when you drive one.

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Peugeot 205 GTi Engines and Transmissions

Every Peugeot 205 GTi engine in this generation is gasoline, so the three-door hatchback feels keen and high-revving day to day. You work that powertrain through a manual transmission, with the drivetrain sending drive to the front wheels. Named versions are examples, not the full lineup.

Hatchback 3-door — Peugeot 205 GTi Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Peugeot 205 GTi Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1580 cm³103 hp76 kW131 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1580 cm³115 hp84 kW134 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTGasoline1890 cm³128 hp94 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.9 MTGasoline1905 cm³120 hp89 kW150 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTGasoline1905 cm³132 hp97 kW161 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTGasoline1905 cm³102 hp75 kW142 N⋅mManualFWD

Peugeot 205 GTi Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door — Peugeot 205 GTi Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Peugeot 205 GTi Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT3705 mm1572 mm1372 mm2420 mmNot providedNot provided120 mm
1.6 MT3705 mm1572 mm1372 mm2420 mm900 kg1350 kg130 mm
1.9 MT3705 mm1572 mm1372 mm2420 mmNot providedNot provided120 mm
1.9 MT3705 mm1572 mm1372 mm2420 mm880 kg1300 kg130 mm
1.9 MT3705 mm1572 mm1372 mm2420 mm880 kg1300 kg130 mm
1.9 MT3705 mm1572 mm1372 mm2420 mmNot providedNot provided120 mm

Peugeot 205 GTi Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door — Peugeot 205 GTi Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Peugeot 205 GTi Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.6 MT215 l
1.6 MT215 l
1.9 MT215 l
1.9 MT215 l
1.9 MT215 l
1.9 MT215 l