The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 18,800
€ 22,100
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
59
71.5
80.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
102.7
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.42 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
26.88 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
727 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
583 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
