2001 Peugeot 206 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 206 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Polo. (98 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 76 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volkswagen Polo (240 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Peugeot 206 | 2003 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 206 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
