The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,700
€ 19,500
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4028 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.8 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.73 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
32 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
579 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
511 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
