Peugeot 208 vs Renault Symbioz – Which car suits you better?

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 to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20700 £, while the Renault Symbioz costs 24400 £. That’s a price difference of around 3746 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.50 L per 100 km – no difference here.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Symbioz has a barely noticeable edge – offering 158 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.10 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 208 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 pulls slight stronger with 270 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 5 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, the Peugeot 208 is noticeable lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1436 kg. The difference is around 271 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers evident more room – 576 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1682 L, which is about 519 L more than the Peugeot 208.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 208 to a small extent takes the win – 430 kg compared to 379 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

All in all, the Renault Symbioz shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.