The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,900

€ 19,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
3.04 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
118 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
118 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
300 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.6
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10.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
10.81 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
72 mpg
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
64 mpg
city
25 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
844 mi
Range
412 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
844 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
80.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
101 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
545 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1228 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L