Peugeot 408 2012 1.8 CVVT

Peugeot 408 2012 1.8 petrol description

Sedan Peugeot 408 2012 1.8 CVVT has been produced from January, 2014 to December, 2017. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 139 horsepower and torque 172 Nm (Newton metres).

This 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Peugeot 408 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.3 litres.

Peugeot 408 2012 1.8 CVVT has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Peugeot 408 2012 1.8 CVVT fuel consumption is 5.9 litres per 100km (16.9 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 53 litres or 14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

With the same engine there is also Peugeot 408 version with manual gearbox (Peugeot 408 2014 1.8 CVVT MT) available
Peugeot 408 2012

Peugeot 408 2012 1.8 CVVT technical data

Model: Peugeot 408 1.8 CVVT
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2014. January ... 2017. December 
Engine: 1813 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 139 HP Torque: 172 NM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 (combined)
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres (14 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.75m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Ground clearance: 124 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 455 litres

Peugeot 408 2012 1.8 CVVT engine EC8

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1813 cm3
Number of cylinders no data
Bore (cylinder diameter) no data
Stroke length (piston move) no data
Compression ratio 10.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Peugeot 408 2012 1.8 CVVT oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.3 litres (3.5 quarts)
Power 135 - 140 HP
Torque 170 - 175 NM
Start of production (year) 2012
Duration of production 12 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2015 onwards.

Engine also used on Citroen C4

All Peugeot 408 sedan [2012 - 2017] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Peugeot 408 2014 1.2 THP Jan 2014 — Dec 2017

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 136 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Peugeot 408 2014 1.2 THP Automatic Jan 2014 — Dec 2017 1.2 Petrol 136 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Peugeot 408 2012 1.6i 110 Hp Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 1.6 Petrol 110 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Peugeot 408 2012 1.6i 120 Hp Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 1.6 Petrol 120 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Peugeot 408 2012 1.6i 120 Hp Automatic Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 1.6 Petrol 120 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Peugeot 408 2012 1.6 Jan 2012 — Jan 2017

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds

1.6 Petrol 150 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (6)
Peugeot 408 2012 1.6 HDi Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 1.6 Diesel 112 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Peugeot 408 2014 1.8 CVVT Jan 2014 — Dec 2017 1.8 Petrol 139 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Peugeot 408 2014 1.8 CVVT Jan 2014 — Dec 2017 1.8 Petrol 139 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (6)
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