The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 23,600
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 is 4.9 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57
71
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.4
99
162.6
167.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.87 %
General
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
L
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
202 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
210 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
13.92 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
42 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
384 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
588 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
106.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
