The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 21,500

€ 18,900

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.77 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.82 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
34 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
600 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
541 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
108 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
130.7 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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