The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 (17 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,300

€ 20,600

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
5.28 %

General
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 2.0
L
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
118 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
300 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 2.0
122 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 2.0
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10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
10.64 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
91 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
91 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
81 mpg
city
21 mpg
97 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1063 mi
Range
364 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
1063 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
63.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
82 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
555 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1228 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L