The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 24,400
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 120 VTi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59
71.5
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.79 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
4*
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.82 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
570 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
541 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
130.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
