The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,000
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) Peugeot 308 140 THP
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Peugeot 308 140 THP is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower 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
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
102.7
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3126 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.73 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

466 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 140 THP

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
22.65 lb/hp
22.41 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
49 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
712 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
472 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
149.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
829 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft