The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 208 GTi 30th (14 - 15) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 27,600

€ 33,900

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 GTi is 1.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo R WRC.
Peugeot 208 GTi
VW Polo R WRC
57.1
68.5
78.9
57.4
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
156
97.1
157.5
156 in
Length
157.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 208 GTi
VW Polo R WRC
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.45 %

General
Peugeot 208 GTi
VW Polo R WRC
C
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 208 GTi
VW Polo R WRC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 208 GTi
205 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Peugeot 208 GTi
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
Peugeot 208 GTi
VW Polo R WRC
143 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 208 GTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
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13.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 GTi
13.6 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 208 GTi
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Peugeot 208 GTi
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
373 mi
Peugeot 208 GTi
575 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
142.1 kWh
Peugeot 208 GTi
102.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 208 GTi
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft





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