The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT8 (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,000

€ 20,800

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 is 4.9 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
57.4
71
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.4
99
162.6
167.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.22 %

General
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
L
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
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 New Beetle 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 New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.6
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
22.05 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
51 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
716 mi
Range
432 mi
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
716 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
87.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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