The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68 (15 - 18)
€ 22,900

€ 12,800

€ 22,900
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 GTI is 0.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68.
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
57.5 in
97.2
156.5
99.9
156.4
156.5 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2282 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3351 lb

Weight Difference:
516 lb
18.44 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
6R
Generation
C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
67 hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
78 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
78 lb‑ft
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
142 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.06 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
34.06 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
50 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
474 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
661 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 GTI
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 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