Peugeot 208 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 208 engine produces 22 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.2 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Peugeot 208 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1250 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | no data | |
| 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`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 (€): | 4000 | 4000 | |
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