The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT8 (19 - ..)
€ 33,900

€ 24,000

€ 33,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo R WRC is 2.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130.
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
57.4
66.2
74.8
56.3
68.7
77.2
66.2 in
Width
68.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
97.1
157.5
100
159.6
157.5 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.89 %

General
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
6R
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
217 hp
129 hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Performance
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
151 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
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13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
53 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
373 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo R WRC
373 mi
621 mi
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 R WRC
142.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 130
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft






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