The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT8 (19 - ..)
€ 19,700

€ 24,000

€ 19,700
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 considerably. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.3
68.7
77.2
66.2 in
Width
68.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.5 in
Height
56.3 in
97.2
156.3
100
159.6
156.3 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
6.18 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
6R
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
129 hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
53 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
651 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
621 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft








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