The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 30,600
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf R
57
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
71
80.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf R
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.72 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf R
L
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
202 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
210 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
13.92 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
42 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
482 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
588 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
106.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft