The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72 (16 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
€ 12,600

€ 17,800

€ 12,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 72 is 0.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2282 lb
Curb Weight
2399 lb
3351 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.88 %

General
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
71 hp
at 6350 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
71 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
80 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
80 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
32.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.07 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
32.14 lb/hp
23.07 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
661 mi
Range
528 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
661 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
89 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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