Peugeot e-208 136 Phase 2 vs Toyota Yaris Hybrid : which one is faster?

The launch: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the e-208 136 Phase 2 hits 100 km/h in 9.04 s versus 9.44 s for the Yaris Hybrid. The instant torque of 260 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the e-208 136 Phase 2 leads by 0.40 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the e-208 136 Phase 2 is doing 113 km/h against 114 km/h for the Yaris Hybrid. The gap is 0.42 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the e-208 136 Phase 2 crosses the line in 16.78 s versus 17.13 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The e-208 136 Phase 2 maxes out at 150 km/h while the Yaris Hybrid keeps accelerating towards 184 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.25 s.

Around 790 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Yaris Hybrid overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 34 km/h higher top speed.

At 1,000 metres, the Yaris Hybrid finishes in 30.86 s versus 31.36 s. The 0.49 s delta shows an extremely tight race.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 150 km/h, the e-208 136 Phase 2 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.

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.78 seconds. The 0.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.