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Peugeot 208 vs Maserati MC20 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 210,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or Maserati MC20 Coupe?

Peugeot 208 vs Maserati MC20 Coupe: Key differences

Peugeot 208

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 208 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Coupe costs 210,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 189,014 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Coupe with 11.5 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

MC20 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati MC20 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 474 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 730 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot 208 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,469 kg. The difference is around 304 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 208 offers substantially more boot space – 352 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 208 carries markedly more – 430 kg compared to 321 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 363 - 432 km
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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Reviews Peugeot 208

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Maserati MC20 Coupe

The Maserati MC20 is a siren-song of Italian drama — sleek, sculpted and built to provoke a grin every time you slide behind the wheel. It pairs exotic looks and an intoxicating soundtrack with razor-sharp handling, though its focused nature makes it more of a weekend indulgence than a grocery-run companion.

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Maserati MC20 Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Price
210,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
261 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Curb weight
1,469 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
321 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Maserati
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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