The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 19,500
€ 23,700
€ 19,500
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 1.6 VTi 120 is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
57.5
68.5
78.9
57.2
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.2 in
99.9
156
97.2
156.5
156 in
Length
156.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3587 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.65 %
General
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
118 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
22.61 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
474 mi
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
485 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.6 VTi 120
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
