The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 22,000
€ 27,700
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf GTI
59
71.5
80.2
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
57.8 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
165.9
168.3 in
Length
165.9 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf GTI
3126 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
General
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FT
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
138 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 140 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
22.65 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
472 mi
Range
468 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
472 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
149.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
