Peugeot 208 2019 vs Ford Fiesta 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 30 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 208 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 208 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford Tourneo, Ford B-Max | |
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 208 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 208 is 2 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 1 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 303 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | 984 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 208 has 38 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the Peugeot 208 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 122 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 12 600 | 9600 | |
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