The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 20,700

€ 23,400

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot 308 120 VTi is 2.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59
71.5
80.2
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.5 in
Width
69.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59 in
Height
63.8 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
165.5
168.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4028 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.77 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
4*
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
5FW
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 Golf Plus 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 Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.73 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
32 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
712 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
511 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
138.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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