Honda CR-V vs Peugeot 208 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 208 has a markedly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20700 £, while the Honda CR-V costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 22089 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda CR-V manages with 0.90 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.50 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 208 performs decisively better – achieving up to 432 km, about 353 km more than the Honda CR-V.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda CR-V has a somewhat edge – offering 184 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 208 performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Honda CR-V tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda CR-V pulls a bit stronger with 335 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Peugeot 208 is markedly lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1821 kg. The difference is around 656 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda CR-V offers decisively more room – 617 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda CR-V performs visibly better – up to 1710 L, which is about 547 L more than the Peugeot 208.

When it comes to payload, Honda CR-V hardly any takes the win – 475 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

All in all, the Honda CR-V shows itself to be wins this duel convincingly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.