The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68 (12 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 12,300

€ 13,200

€ 12,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68 is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
57.5
68.5
78.9
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
99.9
156
97.2
156.3
156 in
Length
156.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
2447 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3274 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.88 %

General
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
C
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
67 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.2
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
70 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
101 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
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36.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.86 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
36.52 lb/hp
39.86 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
723 mi
Range
508 mi
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
723 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
81.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
81.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







30.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft