The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 23,800
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.46 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.82 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
633 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
541 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
130.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
