Peugeot 208 2015 vs Audi A1 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 208 engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A1, but torque is 5 NM more than Audi A1. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.1 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that by driving the Peugeot 208 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 and Audi A1 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 311 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | 920 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 208 has 41 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 156 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 Audi A1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 6800 | 8800 | |
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