Audi A1 2014 vs Peugeot 208 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 15 HP more power than Peugeot 208, but torque is 5 NM less than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A1 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A1 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A1 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine Peugeot 208 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A1 is larger, but lower. Audi A1 is 1 cm longer than the Peugeot 208, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A1 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 311 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | 1076 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A1 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. This could mean that the Audi A1 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 156 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 6800 | |
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