The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68 (12 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
€ 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 a little. The Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68 is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
57.5
68.5
78.9
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT
2447 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3274 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.71 %

General
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
C
Generation
6R
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 BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
67 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
36.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
36.52 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
55 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
723 mi
Range
756 mi
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
723 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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