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VW Golf vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Peugeot 208?

VW Golf vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 208 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,299 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 289 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Golf

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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is somewhat lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries somewhat more – 508 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf holds a decisive overall lead 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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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
VW
Brand
Peugeot
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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