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Peugeot 208 vs VW Golf – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or VW Golf?

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 noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20700 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4513 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.50 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 208 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 432 km, about 289 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 VW Golf has a clearly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf 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: VW Golf pulls evident stronger with 420 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Peugeot 208 is slightly lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1307 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf offers slight more room – 381 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf performs barely noticeable better – up to 1237 L, which is about 74 L more than the Peugeot 208.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf a bit takes the win – 508 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20700 - 35200 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 117 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1165 - 1530 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4055 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1745 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1430 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1118 - 1163 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW

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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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