Vehicle Profile

Peugeot 205 GTI

1984–1994 · Hatchback · FWD

$12,000–$15,000 USDEstimated original price (1986)

original 1986 MSRP (UK, approx USD). This is a price reference, not a current market valuation or an offer for sale.

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Lightweight three-door hot hatch built on the small 205. The benchmark 1.9-litre XU9 four made 130 PS; an earlier 1.6 made up to 115 PS. Sharp steering, sub-900 kg kerb weight and lively lift-off handling made it a defining 1980s performance car.

Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
119 lb-ft
0–60 mph
7.6s
Top Speed
123 mph
¼ Mile
15.8s
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Hatchback
Years
1984–1994
Estimated original price (1986)
$12,000–$15,000 USD

Sources & data notes

Catalog verification date (recorded): June 17, 2026. Recorded spec confidence: low.

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Performance positioning

Compared with 467 cars in the Wheelz catalog.

Top Speed123 mph
Rank #437 / 4676th percentilehigher is better
Horsepower130 hp
Rank #455 / 4674th percentilehigher is better
0-60 mph7.6s
Rank #442 / 4675th percentilelower is better
Quarter Mile15.8s
Rank #366 / 3886th percentilelower is better