The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 34,300
€ 17,000
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 1.4
57
71
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 1.4
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.86 %
General
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 1.4
L
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
222 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
221 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 1.4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
12.7 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
534 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
578 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
