Peugeot 208 GTi 30th 208 vs Bmw 120i : which one is faster?
0-100 km/h, 400 m, 1000 m, top speed — physics simulation calibrated on 7 measures.
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208 GTi 30th 208 vs Bmw 120i: chronicle of a drag race at 235 km/h
The launch: 0 to 100 km/h
Off the line, the 208 GTi 30th 208 hits 100 km/h in 6.55 s versus 6.90 s for the Bmw 120i. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 120i is 3 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
From 100 km/h to 400 metres
At 200 metres, the 208 GTi 30th 208 is doing 133 km/h against 123 km/h for the Bmw 120i. The gap is 0.10 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 208 GTi 30th 208 crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 15.01 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play
Past 400 metres, the 208 GTi 30th 208 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 208 GTi 30th 208 finishes in 26.10 s versus 27.23 s, with a 1.13 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
What the numbers don’t tell you
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the Bmw 120i never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.59 kg/hp vs 7.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.91 seconds. The 0.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Peugeot 208 GTi 30th 208 has a clear edge over the Bmw 120i to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.