The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,900
Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09) Peugeot 308 175 THP
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 308 175 THP is just 0.2 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1498
Blueprint Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09)
1815
2038
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1815 mm
Width
1808 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1498 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09)
2608
4276
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4276 mm
Length
4278 mm
2608 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
149 kg
10.3 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
5FY
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
173 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
173 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
240 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 175 THP

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
8.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
8.36 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
579 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
490 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
389 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
348 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1201 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L