The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 (17 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 24,500
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 (17 - ..) Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
€ 20,100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 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
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 (17 - ..)
71
80.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 (17 - ..)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
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
3792 lb
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.14 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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