The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 34,300
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19) Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
71
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.44 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
L
Generation
1K
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 Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
222 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
12.7 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
645 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
578 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
109.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
108 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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