Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2012 – 2017) vs Peugeot 208 5 doors (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Peugeot 208 5 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 155 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 3.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 975 kg against 1,205 kg. At 4,255 mm, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is 293 mm longer than the Peugeot 208 5 doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2012 – 2017
|
Peugeot
208 5 doors
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2017 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 15 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 150 hp | 68 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 160 – 350 Nm | 95 – 285 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 11.9 s | 7.3 – 16.2 s |
| Top speed | 179 – 216 km/h | 163 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 5.2 L/100 km | 3.4 – 5.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,255 mm | 3,962 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,637 mm | 2,537 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,205 – 1,471 kg | 975 – 1,090 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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