Peugeot 408 2012 1.6

Peugeot 408 2012 1.6 petrol description

Sedan Peugeot 408 2012 1.6 has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2017. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Peugeot 408 2012 - 2017 version and torque 240 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and BorgWarner K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 190 up to 330 thousand 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 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.25 litres.

Peugeot 408 2012 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Peugeot 408 2012 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 207 km/h.

Peugeot 408 2012 1.6 fuel consumption is 9.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 53 litres or 14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 520 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 640 kilometers on highway.

Peugeot 408 2012

Peugeot 408 2012 1.6 technical data

Model: Peugeot 408 1.6
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2012. January ... 2017. January 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 150 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 240 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 207 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.9 (combined) 11.6 (urban) 8.2 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres (14 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.70m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.54m (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 1.6 engine EP6CDTM 5FE (THP 150)

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 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 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 77 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 85.8 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Timing chain change interval 130,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Peugeot 408 2012 1.6 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.25 litres (4.5 quarts)
Power 150 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 240 NM ON 1400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2011
Duration of production 6 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 2014 onwards.

Engine also used on Peugeot 308

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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