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Peugeot 208 vs Renault R5 – Which one offers the better deal?

Two cars, one duel: Peugeot 208 meets Renault R5.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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The Battle of the Hatchbacks: Peugeot 208 vs Renault R5

In the competitive landscape of compact hatchbacks, the Peugeot 208 and the Renault R5 emerge as captivating players boasting innovative features and impressive technical specifications. Both vehicles hail from renowned French automotive giants, offering a mix of style, efficiency, and futuristic technology. Let's delve into what each contender brings to the table.

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Innovations and Engine Types

The Peugeot 208 provides a diverse lineup with its range of engines, including Petrol MHEV, Petrol, and an all-electric variant. With options for automatic and manual transmission, it is designed to cater to various driving preferences. The 208's electric model offers a remarkable range of up to 410 km, supported by a 51 kWh battery.

Renault's R5, on the other hand, represents a pure electric vision of the future. It's offered with a reduction gearbox and promises an efficient electric range between 300 to 405 km, with a 40 kWh battery at its heart. Simplified and focused, the Renault R5 is designed for those embracing the path of emission-free driving.

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Power Packed Performance

Under the hood, the Peugeot 208 offers several power outputs with petrol engines reaching up to 156 HP. The electric version delivers 136 HP, coupled with a driving experience that ensures rapid acceleration, taking you from 0-100 km/h in as little as 8.3 seconds, and it pegs a top speed of 200 km/h.

Parallelly, the R5 dares to compete with its all-electric line-up featuring up to 150 HP. It achieves a 0-100 km/h sprint in a brisk 8 seconds, showcasing robust torque figures that reach up to 245 Nm. With a maximum speed capped at 150 km/h, it's a formidable opponent in the urban race.

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Essential Specifications

Both models offer a 5-door, 5-seater configuration, but dimensions set them apart. The Peugeot 208 stretches to 4055 mm in length, slightly longer than the 3922 mm Renault R5, contributing to its moderate trunk capacity of 309 L compared to the R5's more generous 326 L.

Weight variances also highlight different engineering choices, as the electric Peugeot tops out at around 1530 kg, whereas the R5 balances the scales between 1447 to 1524 kg, depending on battery and configuration choice.

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Environmental Impact and Efficiency

In a world striving for reduced carbon footprints, the CO2 efficiency class sheds light on their eco-sustainability. Peugeot's offerings range from class A to D, with its electric variants producing zero emissions. Renault triumphs in this category with its purely electric R5 clinching the highest class A, guaranteeing zero on-road CO2 emissions.

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Final Considerations

The decision between the Peugeot 208 and Renault R5 boils down to personal priorities: whether you value the flexible engine options and slightly larger boot capacity of the Peugeot 208, or prefer the electric-only efficiency and nimble dynamics offered by the Renault R5. Both hatchbacks encapsulate the quintessence of modern motoring—progressive technology blended seamlessly with practicality. The choice is yours to make, fitting your lifestyle and driving aspirations.

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 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20700 £, while the Renault R5 costs 23900 £. That’s a price difference of around 3232 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot 208: with 14.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Renault R5 with 14.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.70 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot 208 performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 432 km, about 27 km more than the Renault R5.

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 Renault R5 has a decisively edge – offering 540 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 384 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault R5 performs evident better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Peugeot 208 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault R5 pulls significantly stronger with 4800 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 4530 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Peugeot 208 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1447 kg. The difference is around 282 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 208 offers hardly perceptible more room – 352 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 208 performs minimal better – up to 1163 L, which is about 57 L more than the Renault R5.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 208 minimal takes the win – 430 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Renault R5 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 540 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 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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Renault R5

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The Renault 5 is a cheeky city car that marries retro charm with modern flair, its playful looks promising smiles before you even start the engine. Practical enough for daily life yet lively enough to make short trips feel like mini adventures, it’s an irresistible choice for buyers who prefer personality to bland practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20700 - 35200 £
Price
23900 - 137100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh
Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 kWh
co2
0 - 117 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1165 - 1530 kg
Curb weight
1447 - 1524 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
4055 mm
Length
3922 - 4080 mm
Width
1745 mm
Width
1744 - 2030 mm
Height
1430 mm
Height
1380 - 1498 mm
Max trunk capacity
1118 - 1163 L
Max trunk capacity
1106 L
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
396 - 418 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
122 - 540 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 270 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
225 - 4800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
90 - 397 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025 - 2027
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Renault

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What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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