The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,000

€ 42,400

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 140 THP is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf R
59
71.5
80.2
57.9
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
102.7
168.3
103.4
168
168.3 in
Length
168 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf R
3126 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.16 %

General
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf R
4*
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FT
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
138 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
22.65 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
472 mi
Range
482 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
472 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
149.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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