The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68 (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
€ 12,600

€ 22,500

€ 12,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
57.5
68.5
78.9
57.1
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
99.9
156.4
97.2
156.8
156.4 in
Length
156.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
2447 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3351 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
12.73 %

General
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
67 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
70 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo GTI
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36.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
36.52 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
53 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
706 mi
Range
466 mi
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
706 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
83.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.0 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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