The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100 (17 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 21,700
€ 21,500
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.5 BlueHDi 100 is 4.9 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.5 BlueHDi 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.76 %
General
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
L
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
27.94 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
62 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
67 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
422 mi
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
867 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
