The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,000

€ 23,100

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59
71.5
80.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
102.7
168.3
103.1
167.5
168.3 in
Length
167.5 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3126 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.38 %

General
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4*
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
5FT
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
22.65 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
472 mi
Range
777 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
472 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
149.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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