The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 EAT6 (19 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 27,600

€ 20,100

€ 27,600
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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.31 %

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 automatic 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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 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
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
22.05 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
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
844 mi
Range
633 mi
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
844 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 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
1235 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