Peugeot 206 1998 vs Volkswagen Polo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 206 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 206 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 206 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 975 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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