The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 30,600
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
71
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.62 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
202 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
210 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
13.92 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
542 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
588 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
119.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft