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Peugeot 208 vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (156 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (20700 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or VW Golf Variant?

Peugeot 208

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VW Golf Variant

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 Variant costs 26100 £. That’s a price difference of around 5456 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf Variant manages with 4.30 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.50 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

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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 VW Golf Variant has a decisively 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 Variant is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs slightly 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: VW Golf Variant pulls clearly perceptible 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 somewhat lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1366 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers decisively more room – 611 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs noticeable better – up to 1642 L, which is about 479 L more than the Peugeot 208.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant evident takes the win – 547 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf Variant proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf Variant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £26,100
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L
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Peugeot 208
VW Golf Variant

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Peugeot 208

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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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20700 - 35200 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 117 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1165 - 1530 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4055 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1745 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1430 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1118 - 1163 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 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, G, F, C
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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