The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 20,700

€ 29,700

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
59
71.5
80.2
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.5 in
Width
70.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
102.7
168.3
103.1
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4028 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
4*
Generation
CD
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 Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.73 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
32 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
511 mi
Range
675 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
511 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
138.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft