Peugeot 208 2019 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 208 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Peugeot 208 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 208 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 208 is smaller. Peugeot 208 is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Peugeot 208 has 115 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 18 000 | |
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