The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 (17 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,300
€ 22,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueHDi 120 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 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.2 %
General
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
23.45 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
76 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
67 mpg
city
18 mpg
81 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1063 mi
Range
380 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
1063 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
63.7 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).
170.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
63.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
