The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Peugeot 208 5-door 1.2 PureTech 68 (16 - 17)
€ 24,000
€ 13,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,500
ⓘ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 VW Polo GTI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68.
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
56.6
68.9
77.3
57.5
68.5
78.9
68.9 in
Width
68.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.6 in
Height
57.5 in
100.4
160.1
99.9
156.4
160.1 in
Length
156.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3340 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
22.5 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
AW
Generation
C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
67 hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
78 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
78 lb‑ft
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
147 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 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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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
34.55 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
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
421 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 68
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.5 cu ft
