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

€ 45,300

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 is just 1 cm shorter, 0.5 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf R
1447
1804
2043
1465
1799
2027
1804 mm
Width
1799 mm
2043 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1465 mm
2620
4253
2626
4263
4253 mm
Length
4263 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf R
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
226 kg
15.02 %

General
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf R
L
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
222 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
222 bhp
297 bhp
VW Golf R
300 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
300 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
5.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
5.76 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
50 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
578 mi
Range
475 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
578 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
108 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1228 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L