The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68 (15 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 12,800
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,800
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.5
68.5
78.9
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
97.2
156.3
99.9
156.4
156.3 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2282 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3351 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
10.55 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
6R
Generation
C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
67 hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
78 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
78 lb‑ft
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
112 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
34.06 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
50 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
651 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
661 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
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).
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.5 cu ft
