The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 22,000

€ 21,200

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
3126 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.78 %

General
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
5FT
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 140 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
22.65 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
472 mi
Range
510 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
472 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
149.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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