The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155 (12 - 15) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 20,100
€ 24,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.6 THP 155 is 0.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
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
97.2
156.8
156 in
Length
156.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
VW Polo GTI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.12 %
General
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
154 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
VW Polo GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
17.75 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
500 mi
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
536 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
109.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 155
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
