The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (07 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 18,600
€ 20,100
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 14.7 cm longer and 9.4 cm wider.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1498
1815
2038
1498
1721
1897
1815 mm
Width
1721 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1498 mm
Height
1498 mm
2608
4276
2515
4129
4276 mm
Length
4129 mm
2608 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1352 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1802 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
1.02 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
4*
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
160 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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11.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
11.46 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
557 mi
Range
633 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
557 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
127 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
450 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
348 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1201 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
