The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68 (12 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
€ 12,300

€ 16,500

€ 12,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68 is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
57.5
68.5
78.9
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
99.9
156
100.4
159.6
156 in
Length
159.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2447 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3274 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
13.29 %

General
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
C
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
67 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
70 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
101 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
36.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
36.52 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
55 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
46 mpg
city
53 mpg
62 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
723 mi
Range
672 mi
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
723 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
81.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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