Peugeot 208 2012 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Peugeot 208) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Fiesta) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 12 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 55 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Despite less power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.6 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Peugeot 208 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1100 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 and Ford Fiesta are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | no data | |
| Peugeot 208 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4800 | |
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