The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 5-door 1.2 PureTech 72 (16 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 15,200

€ 17,200

€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72 is 2.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower.
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
57.5
68.5
78.9
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
99.9
156.4
97.2
156.4
156.4 in
Length
156.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2304 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3351 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
5.61 %

General
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
71 hp
at 6350 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
71 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
80 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
80 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
32.45 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
661 mi
Range
595 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
661 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
89 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
89 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







30.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft