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Peugeot 208 vs SEAT Ibiza comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 16,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or SEAT Ibiza?

Peugeot 208 vs SEAT Ibiza: Key differences

Peugeot 208

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  • only slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient

SEAT Ibiza

  • markedly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SEAT Ibiza is markedly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the Peugeot 208 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,140 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the SEAT Ibiza with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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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 Peugeot 208 offers only slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ibiza is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers only slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, SEAT Ibiza is barely lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ibiza offers only slightly more boot space – 355 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ibiza carries moderately more – 522 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 is slightly ahead 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 : Electric, Petrol MHEV, 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 : 362 - 432 km
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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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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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SEAT Ibiza

The SEAT Ibiza is a cheeky, well-priced hatchback that blends sharp styling with a grown-up driving character, making it a smart choice for city commuters who still want a bit of fun. Inside it's practical and neatly finished, with sensible kit and easygoing manners that make everyday life less fussy — a car that doesn't try too hard but gets the job done with a smile.

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Peugeot 208
SEAT Ibiza

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 35,200 £
Price
16,800 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
114 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
4,055 mm
Length
-
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,118 - 1,163 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
489 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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