Peugeot 208 vs Tesla Model Y – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 208 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20700 £, while the Tesla Model Y costs 38600 £. That’s a price difference of around 17880 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Tesla Model Y: with 13.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 14.10 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for range, the Tesla Model Y performs noticeably better – achieving up to 622 km, about 190 km more than the Peugeot 208.

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 Tesla Model Y has a significantly edge – offering 627 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 471 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is decisively 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 Tesla Model Y performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 208 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y pulls markedly stronger with 493 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 223 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 strongly lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1976 kg. The difference is around 811 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers significantly more room – 822 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 470 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y performs strongly better – up to 2022 L, which is about 859 L more than the Peugeot 208.

When it comes to payload, Tesla Model Y minimal takes the win – 472 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Our conclusion: The Tesla Model Y proves to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Tesla Model Y is the better all-rounder in this comparison.