The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 30,600
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
71
80.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.4 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.46 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
202 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
210 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
13.92 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
633 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
588 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
102.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
106.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft