The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 18,800
€ 27,000
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 120 VTi is 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.1 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4*
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
26.88 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
37 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
600 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
583 mi
600 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).
108 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
121.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
