The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 (15 - 15)
€ 33,900

€ 20,000

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Polo R WRC is 1.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START.
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
97.1
157.5
99.9
156.4
157.5 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.83 %

General
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
6R
Generation
C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
217 hp
163 hp
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
Performance
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
151 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
▶ REPLAY
13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
373 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Polo R WRC
373 mi
555 mi
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo R WRC
Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 165 STOP&START
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





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