The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 18,600
€ 19,000
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 120 VTi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.6
59
71.5
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.6
2981 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3973 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.89 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.6
4*
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
5FW
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.26 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
482 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
557 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
127 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
