The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT6 (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 24,100

€ 25,600

€ 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
71
80.4
58.5
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
103.1
167.4
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
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.54 %

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
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
62 mph
62
mph
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
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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