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 4.9 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
466 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
23.82 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
60 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
53 mpg
city
20 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
