The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (07 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 18,600
€ 17,500
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Peugeot 308 120 VTi is 5.8 inches longer and 3.7 inches wider.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.4
59
71.5
80.2
59
67.8
74.7
71.5 in
Width
67.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
102.7
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.4
2981 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3973 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.01 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.4
4*
Generation
9C
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 New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
5FW
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.26 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
482 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
557 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
