The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 34,300
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19) Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
71
80.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.96 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
222 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
12.7 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
712 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
578 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft