Peugeot Peugeot 208 vs Toyota Corolla

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Peugeot 208 compared with Corolla
PeugeotPeugeot 208ToyotaCorolla
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019March 2019
Performance
PowertrainPetrol, Hybrid, ElectricHybrid
Power99–154 bhp138–176 bhp (better)
0–62 mph8.1–10.1 s7.4–9.1 s (better)
Top speed93–127 mph (better)112 mph
Engine or motors1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol, 100 hp (74 kW); Hybrid 110 and 145: 1.2 turbo with an electric motor in the gearbox, 110 hp or 145 hp system output; E-208: front electric motor, 136 hp (100 kW) or 156 hp (115 kW). bhp converted from Peugeot's hp (PS) and kW figures1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid, 138 bhp (140 DIN hp, 103 kW) system output; 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid, 176 bhp (178 DIN hp, 131 kW); fifth-generation Toyota hybrid system with lithium-ion battery
Torque205 Nm (Turbo 100 and Hybrid 110 engine), 230 Nm (Hybrid 145 engine), 260 Nm (E-208)Engine 142 Nm (1.8) or 190 Nm (2.0); electric motor 185 Nm (1.8) or 206 Nm (2.0)
Gearbox6-speed manual (Turbo 100), 6-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC6 (Hybrid), single-speed automatic (E-208)CVT
DriveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)226–268 miles–
Battery50–51 kWh–
Fastest charging100 kW–
Economy (WLTP)56.8–65.7 mpg (better)64.2 mpg
Range detailWLTP combined 226 miles (Electric 136) or 268 miles (Electric 156) for Allure; 205.7–231.8 and 246.7–272.8 miles across configurations; Peugeot lists battery capacity as 50 kWh and 51 kWh without saying whether gross or usable; E-208 top speed 93 mph in Sport mode–
Charging7.4 kW on-board AC charger; 20–80% in about 4 hours 30–40 minutes from a wall box or 25–27 minutes at a 100 kW DC charger; 3 kW vehicle-to-load on the Electric 156 with the optional bidirectional charger–
EfficiencyWLTP combined: 47.7–56.8 mpg (Turbo 100), 54.9–65.7 mpg (Hybrid 110), 54.8–65.6 mpg (Hybrid 145)WLTP combined, hatchback: 60.1–64.2 mpg (1.8), 61.4–64.2 mpg (2.0), depending on grade
CO2 emissions116–134 g/km (Turbo 100), 97–117 g/km (Hybrid), 0 g/km (E-208), WLTP combined100–106 g/km (WLTP combined, hatchback)
Practicality
BodyHatchbackHatchback
Seats55
Boot352 litres361 litres (better)
Length4,055 mm4,370 mm
Width1,745 mm1,790 mm
WeightFrom 1,121 kgFrom 1,345 kg
Boot352 litres (309 litres E-208) with the seats up; 1,163 litres (1,118 litres E-208) with the rear seats folded; 44-litre fuel tank361 litres (1.8) or 313 litres (2.0); a Corolla Touring Sports estate is also sold
Towing1,200 kg braked (petrol and hybrid)750 kg braked, 450 kg unbraked
Size4,055 mm long, 1,745 mm wide excluding mirrors (1,765 mm with mirrors folded; 1,960 mm with mirrors open), 1,430 mm high; 2,540 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,121 kg (Turbo 100), 1,220 kg (Hybrid 110), 1,228 kg (Hybrid 145), 1,455 kg (E-208)4,370 mm long (4,380 mm GR Sport), 1,790 mm wide, 1,460 mm high; 2,640 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,345–1,410 kg (1.8), 1,385–1,485 kg (2.0); drag coefficient 0.31
Tech and safety
Infotainment10-inch touchscreen; i-Cockpit with a 10-inch digital instrument panel (3.5-inch on Style); wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto10.5-inch high-definition touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital combimeter as standard
Driver assistanceActive Safety Brake, Lane Keeping Assist, speed limit and road sign recognition, driver attention alert as standard; adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go, lane positioning assist and blind-spot monitoring optional (standard on GT Premium)Latest Toyota Safety Sense standard

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