The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72 (16 - 16) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 12,600
€ 33,900
€ 12,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Polo R WRC.
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo R WRC
57.5
68.5
78.9
57.4
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
156.4
97.1
157.5
156.4 in
Length
157.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo R WRC
2282 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3351 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
21.82 %
General
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo R WRC
C
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 R WRC
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
71 hp
at 6350 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
71 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
80 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
80 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo R WRC
103 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo R WRC
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32.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
32.14 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
50 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
661 mi
Range
373 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
661 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
89 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
30.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
