The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,000
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) Peugeot 308 140 THP
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 308 140 THP is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
102.7
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3126 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.63 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
5FT
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
138 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 140 THP

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
22.65 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
50 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
814 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
472 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
86.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
935 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft