The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,000
€ 22,200
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Peugeot 308 140 THP is 5.8 inches longer and 3.7 inches wider.
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59
71.5
80.2
59
67.8
74.7
71.5 in
Width
67.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
102.7
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3126 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.58 %
General
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4*
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FT
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
138 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 140 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
22.65 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
472 mi
Range
380 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
472 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
149.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 140 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
935 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
