2024 Peugeot 208 ActiveTrue Cost of Ownership in China
100 hp turbocharged inline-3. Full cost breakdown including import duty (15%), VAT (13%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.1/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$26K
Base: $20K
Annual Total
$8K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$3K
15% of base price
VAT
$3K
13% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$65K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Peugeot 208 Active — Full Cost Breakdown in China
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $20K |
| Import Duty (15%) | $3K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (13%) | $3K |
| Total Purchase Price | $26K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $990 |
| Annual Maintenance | $739 |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $8K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $65K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.519 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Peugeot 208 Active Fuel Cost Calculator — China
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Annual Fuel Cost
$990
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$83
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$6.60
6L × ¥1.10
Peugeot 208 Active Depreciation Curve
The Peugeot 208 Active loses approximately $10K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $20K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $16K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $14K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $12K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $11K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $10K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
Peugeot 208 Active vs. Competitors in China
How does the Peugeot 208 Active compare to similar cars available in China?
Peugeot
208 Active
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in China
$8K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in China
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in China
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in China
$4K
Annual costs estimated for China market. Import duty (15%) and VAT (13%) applied to all models.
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Expensive for China
Annual car costs = 65% of average China income ($12K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$12K
In China
Fuel Price
¥1.10/L
Mixed dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
15%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
13%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Peugeot 208 Active in China — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Peugeot 208 Active in China.
The 2024 Peugeot 208 Active has a base price of $20,000 USD. In China, after 15% import duty and 13% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $25,990 USD (¥25,990 CNY).