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Peugeot 208 vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or Tesla Model Y?

Peugeot 208 vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Tesla Model Y

4.5 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Tesla Model Y costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,295 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model Y is only slightly more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 14.1 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 208. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers visibly more range – reaching up to 622 km, about 190 km more than the Peugeot 208.

Model Y

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 304 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y delivers considerably more torque with 660 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is significantly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,976 kg. The difference is around 811 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly more boot space – 836 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 484 L.

When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model Y carries very slightly more – 472 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y stands well ahead of its rival 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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Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 622 km
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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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Franz
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The Model Y has the perfect range for me!!!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Electric Range
534 - 622 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Curb weight
1,976 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
822 - 836 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
435 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Tesla
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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