The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Peugeot 208 5-door 1.2 PureTech 72 (16 - 16)

€ 24,000
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) VW Polo GTI
€ 15,200
 Peugeot 208 5-door 1.2 PureTech 72 (16 - 16) Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200

ⓘ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 72.
VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
68.9
77.3
57.5
Blueprint Peugeot 208 5-door 1.2 PureTech 72 (16 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
100.4
160.1
Blueprint Peugeot 208 5-door 1.2 PureTech 72 (16 - 16)
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 72
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2304 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3351 lb
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
22.86 %
Peugeot 208 5-door 1.2 PureTech 72 (16 - 16)

General

VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
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 72
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
71 hp
at 6350 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
71 hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72

Performance

VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
147 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72

▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo GTI
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
50 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
661 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
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).
89 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 72
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 72
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.5 cu ft