The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68 (15 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 12,800

€ 19,700

€ 12,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.2 PureTech 68 is 0.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
156.4
97.2
156.3
156.4 in
Length
156.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2282 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3351 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
10.55 %

General
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
67 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
78 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
78 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
34.06 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
50 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
661 mi
Range
651 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
661 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
88.5 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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