The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 5-door 1.2 PureTech 68 (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
€ 14,200
€ 22,500
€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 68 is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
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
156.4
97.2
156.8
156.4 in
Length
156.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3351 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
17.44 %
General
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
67 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
79 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
79 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
34.55 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
49 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
647 mi
Range
466 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
647 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
90.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
