In short
- For a Peugeot 208 you need a jump starter rated to about 460 to 740 CCA, depending on the engine and generation.
- Your battery has a CCA rating (the cold cranking current, shown as EN on the battery label). A jump starter itself has no CCA: the number shows up to which battery CCA it works. Choose a model rated to at least your battery's value.
- Older petrol 208s (208 I): the Boost Basic 3000 or the Boost Mini 3750. The newer 208 II with start-stop, the HDi diesels and the hybrid: the Boost Pro 8250.
- Below you'll find the right jump starter for each generation and engine variant, from the 208 I (2012) to the current 208 II.
What is CCA and why does it determine your choice?
CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) is the starting power your battery delivers in cold weather. The heavier the engine and the colder it is, the more you need. The value is shown as EN on your battery. A jump starter itself has no CCA: the number shows up to which battery CCA it works, so choose a model that matches the EN value of your 208. Want the full explanation, the standards (EN, SAE, DIN) and rules of thumb per engine type? Read what CCA actually is and why it determines your choice. Below you'll see which jump starter suits each Peugeot 208 generation and engine variant.
