Peugeot 206 SW (2002 – 2006) Review
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Peugeot 206 SW (2002 – 2006) At A Glance
Tidy looks and more practical than the hatch. Diesels are economical.
Patchy build quality. Flawed driving position.
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Peugeot 206 SW (2002 – 2006) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4028 mm |
| Width | 1652–1673 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2442 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1074–1190 kg |
| Boot Space | 313–1136 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 12000–20000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £10,545–£12,390 |
| Insurance Groups | - |
| Road Tax Bands | C–G |
| Official MPG | 37.2–62.7 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Verve 1.4 5dr | £10,545 | 43.4 mpg | 14.7 s |
| Verve 1.6 16v Tiptronic 5dr Auto | £12,195 | - | - |
| Verve HDi 110 5dr | £12,390 | 58.8 mpg | 11.5 s |
| Verve HDi 70 5dr | £11,060 | 62.7 mpg | 15.6 s |
Model History
May 2002
British-built 206 SW on sale in May 2002
Prices starting from a UK competitive £8,995. The SW is 193mm longer than the 206 hatchback with the extra length all at the back to provide greater load capacity. This is 480 litres with the rear seats up. A handy touch is the rear window glass which, as on the Citroen C5 estate, can be opened independently of the tailgate for dropping small items into the load area. Rear seats are split-folding 60/40 and all three have lap/diagonal seatbelts.
Five engines were available; four from launch:
The 1.1 puts out 60bhp at 5,500rpm and 70 lb ft torque at 2,700rpm. Top speed is just short of 100mph, 0-60 takes 15.5 seconds, combined consumption is 43.5mpg and CO2 output is 156g/km.
The 1.4 develops 75bhp at 5,500rpm and 90 lb ft torque at 2,800rpm. It has a top speed of 107mph, a 0-60 of 13.0 seconds, combined consumption slightly better than the 1.1 at 44.1mpg and CO2 output also better at 153g/km.
The 1.6 offers 110bhp at 5,800rpm and 110 lb ft torque at 4,000rpm. It does 121mph, gets to 60 in 10.6 seconds, does 42.2mpg in the combined cycle and emits 159g/km CO2.
The 2.0 HDI pumps out 90bhp at 4,000 rpm and 154 lb ft torque at 1,900rpm. It tops out at 114mph, reaches 60 in 11.5 seconds, stretches a gallon 55.4 miles in the combined cycle and emits 138g/km CO2.
New PSA 1,399cc aluminium block, common rail direct-injected diesel not available in the SW until October 2002.
May 2003
2003 range addition is 206 SW Si with 138bhp 2.0 16v engine. Goes quite well, grips and handles very well. Prices are:-
XL 1.1: £8,995
XL 1.4: £9,495
XL 1.4 TD HDI: £9,895 (from October 2002)
XT 1.4 with a/c: £10,395
XT 1.4 TD HDI with a/c: £10,795 (from October 2002)
XR 2.0 TD HDI with a/c: £11,795
XSi 1.6 16v with a/c: £12,765
D Turbo 2.0 HDI 90 with a/c: £13,695
Si 2.0 138bhp: £14,680
Allure and Quicksilver specials for Summer 2003.
May 2004
New DV6 TDE4 1.6 diesel from May 2004. Develops 110bhp at 4,000rpm, 180 lb ft torque at 1,750rpm with overboost to 192 lb ft.
What to watch out for
Fault in indicator stalks very common on 206s, especially Multiplex, from July 2001. Many owners force ands break them.
On HDIs, rubber cushioned timing belt pulley needs replacing at same time as timing belt (60k - 70k miles) otherwise can separate. Free fix available in France from December 2002, in UK during January 2003.
On 206 GTIs used for short runs from cold emulsified oil can block the feeds to the hydraulic tappets leading them to fail within 3 years. The cure is to fit oil feeds and tappets from the 2.2 engine.
The electronic control unit distributing Multiplex current for the headlights seems to be failing regularly and is £500 to replace.
'Gong' sound means that car battery is failing to hold sufficient charge and needs to be replaced.
