The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT6 (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 24,100
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT6 (17 - 18) Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT6 (17 - 18)
71
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
71.2
79.6
71 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT6 (17 - 18)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT6 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.54 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
128 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
21.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
21.1 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
52 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
732 mi
Range
462 mi
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
732 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
140.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
85.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft