The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,600
€ 44,100
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf R
57
71
80.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
71 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.4
103.4
167.8
167.4 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf R
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.28 %
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
7-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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
202 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
210 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
13.92 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
42 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
495 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
588 mi
495 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
106.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
