The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 (15 - 15) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 20,000
€ 25,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
VW Polo GTI OPF
57.5
68.5
78.9
56.6
68.9
77.3
68.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.5 in
Height
56.6 in
99.9
156.4
100.4
160.1
156.4 in
Length
160.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
VW Polo GTI OPF
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7 %
General
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
VW Polo GTI OPF
C
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
163 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
VW Polo GTI OPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI OPF
▶ REPLAY
17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
17.04 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
555 mi
Range
408 mi
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
555 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
115.6 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
106.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
VW Polo GTI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
30.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
