The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,300

€ 22,100

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57
71
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
71 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.03 %

General
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
222 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
12.7 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
727 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
578 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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