The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 34,300
€ 20,100
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 is 4.9 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57
71
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.4
99
162.6
167.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.38 %
General
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
L
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
222 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
12.7 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
633 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
578 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
108 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
