The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 18,600
€ 24,200
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 308 120 VTi is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59
71.5
80.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
102.7
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2981 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3973 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.26 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
645 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
557 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
100.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
127 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
