Peugeot 203 1.0 Sedan Europe 1.3 MT, Configuration
| Volume | 1.3 l |
| Power | 45 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 180 mm |
| Front tires | R15 |
| Rear tires | R15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | October 1948 — February 1960 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 4 |
| Engine capacity | 1,290 cm³ |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 22.20 With |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 180 mm |
| Country of assembly | France |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,350 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,580 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,500 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm |
| Front track width | 1,320 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,320 mm |
| Front overhang | 600 |
| Rear overhang | 990 |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 930 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,300 kg |
| Specific gravity | 20.67 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 50 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 45 hp |
| Maximum power | 33 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 4,500 |
| Maximum torque | 80.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 8.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 2,500 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 7.00 |
| Cylinder diameter | 75.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 73.000 mm |
| Additional engine information | Carburetor |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Dependent, spring |
| Rear suspension | Dependent, spring |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 15x4.5J |
| Rear discs | 15x4.5J |
Tires
| Front wheels | R15 |
| Rear wheels | R15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |