The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 (17 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 24,300

€ 20,100

€ 24,300
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 1.6 BlueHDi 120 is 12.4 cm longer, 8.3 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1457
1804
2043
1498
1721
1897
1804 mm
Width
1721 mm
2043 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1457 mm
Height
1498 mm
2620
4253
2515
4129
4253 mm
Length
4129 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
8.13 %

General
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
L
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
118 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
300 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
10.64 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
91 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
91 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
81 mpg
city
42 mpg
97 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1063 mi
Range
633 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
1063 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
63.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
82 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
555 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1228 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L