The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 18,600

€ 27,100

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 120 VTi is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59
71.5
80.2
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
59.1 in
102.7
168.3
100
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2981 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3973 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.39 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.26 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
777 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
557 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft