The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,000

€ 26,100

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
168.3 in
Length
167.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3126 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.04 %

General
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
5FT
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
22.65 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 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 SCR
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 SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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