The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 23,800

€ 21,200

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Golf 1.6
57.4
71
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Golf 1.6
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.89 %

General
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Golf 1.6
L
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
128 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Golf 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
20.06 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
49 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
686 mi
Range
510 mi
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
686 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
90.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft