The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72 (16 - 16) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 12,600

€ 23,700

€ 12,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 72 is 0.3 cm shorter, 5.7 cm wider and 0.8 cm taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo GTI
1460
1739
2004
1452
1682
1901
1739 mm
Width
1682 mm
2004 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1460 mm
Height
1452 mm
2538
3973
2468
3976
3973 mm
Length
3976 mm
2538 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo GTI
1035 kg
Kerb Weight
1269 kg
1520 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
234 kg
18.44 %

General
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo GTI
C
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo GTI
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1199 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
71 bhp
at 6350 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
71 bhp
178 bhp
VW Polo GTI
109 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
109 NM
250 NM
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo GTI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
14.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.13 kg/bhp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
14.58 kg/bhp
7.13 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
60 mpg
48 mpg
VW Polo GTI
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
661 mi
Range
474 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
661 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1076 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L