Peugeot 208 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 208 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 15 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 208 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Peugeot 208 and Volkswagen Polo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 280 litres | |
| Peugeot 208 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4400 | |
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