Peugeot 208 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 208 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Peugeot 208 is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | 952 litres | |
| Peugeot 208 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 124 litres). | |||
| 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`580 | 1`650 | |
| 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 (€): | 4800 | 6000 | |
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