The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 155 THP (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,800
€ 24,200
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Peugeot 308 155 THP is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59
71.5
80.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
102.7
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.2 %
General
Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 155 THP
154 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 155 THP
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 155 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP
20.6 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 155 THP
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
645 mi
Peugeot 308 155 THP
583 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 155 THP
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
884 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
