The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 (17 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 24,500

€ 20,100

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 130 is 4.9 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.14 %

General
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
L
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
128 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
21.62 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
67 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
633 mi
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
941 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
71.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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