The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 20,700
€ 20,600
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Peugeot 308 120 VTi is 5.8 inches longer and 3.7 inches wider.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 2.0
59
71.5
80.2
59
67.8
74.7
71.5 in
Width
67.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
102.7
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 2.0
3036 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4028 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.79 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 2.0
4*
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
5FW
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 2.0
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.73 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
32 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
364 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
511 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
138.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
