The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 18,800

€ 22,300

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 0.2 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1498
1815
2038
1486
1808
2021
1815 mm
Width
1808 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1498 mm
Height
1486 mm
2608
4276
2537
4278
4276 mm
Length
4278 mm
2608 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.39 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
160 NM
250 NM
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
150 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
12.19 kg/bhp
9.1 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
583 mi
Range
610 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
583 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
121.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
376 kg
Maximum Payload
443 kg
348 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1201 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L