Volkswagen Polo 2018 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Polo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 208) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 100 HP more power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Peugeot 208. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 41 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo and Peugeot 208 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1079 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 40 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 27 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 16 600 | |
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