The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 20,200
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf 1.6
57
71
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf 1.6
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.78 %
General
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf 1.6
L
Generation
1K
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 Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
202 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
210 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
13.92 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
510 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
588 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
106.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
