Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Peugeot 208 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 35 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 1 cm longer than the Peugeot 208, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 311 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 1076 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 31 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. This could mean that the Volkswagen Polo 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 124 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 5800 | |
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