The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 30,600
€ 29,600
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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
71
80.4
58.5
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
103.1
167.4
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
3131 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.22 %
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 dual clutch 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
144 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
13.92 lb/hp
14.43 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
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
518 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
588 mi
518 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).
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).
125 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
970 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
