The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT8 (19 - ..)
€ 24,000

€ 24,000

€ 24,000
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 VW Polo GTI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130.
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
56.6
68.9
77.3
56.3
68.7
77.2
68.9 in
Width
68.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
100.4
160.1
100
159.6
160.1 in
Length
159.6 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
9 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
AW
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
129 hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
53 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
421 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
621 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
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).
83.4 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
83.4 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft








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