The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 22,000
€ 24,400
€ 22,000
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 308 140 THP 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 308 140 THP
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 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3126 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.2 %
General
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FT
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 140 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
22.65 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
472 mi
Range
570 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
472 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
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 308 140 THP
149.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
935 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
