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VW Polo vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or Peugeot 208?

VW Polo vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more efficient
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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

Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Peugeot 208 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,724 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

208

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Polo offers clearly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo delivers slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Polo

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 terms of curb weight, VW Polo is barely lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Polo carries marginally more – 457 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is clearly superior overall 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.

from £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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VW Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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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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4 (2 Reviews)
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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
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 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
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Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 - 148 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,751 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
VW
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the VW Polo?

The VW Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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