The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,500
€ 30,300
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
71
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
71 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.4
99.4
168.8
167.4 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.5 %
General
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
128 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
21.62 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
67 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
503 mi
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
941 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
71.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
