The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf GTI
57
71
80.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
71 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.4
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf GTI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.82 %

General
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
202 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
210 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf GTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
13.92 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
42 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
462 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
588 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
106.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft