The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 5-door 1.2 PureTech 68 (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 14,200
€ 24,000
€ 14,200
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 slightly. The Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
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 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3351 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
22.5 %
General
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
C
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch 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
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
67 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
79 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
15.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
34.55 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
49 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
647 mi
Range
421 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
647 mi
421 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).
111.8 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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
