The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 21,500

€ 32,800

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf GTI
59
71.5
80.2
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
57.8 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
165.9
168.3 in
Length
165.9 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf GTI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.68 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.82 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
34 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
428 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
541 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
130.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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