Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 45 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.9 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 Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 630 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: | 4.26 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 20 cm longer than the Peugeot 208, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 115 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 18 200 | 13 400 | |
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