The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,900

€ 30,300

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
71
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
71 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.4
99.4
168.8
167.4 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.13 %

General
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
23.82 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
60 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
844 mi
Range
503 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
844 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
80.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft