The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,900
€ 23,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.01 %
General
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
5FY
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
173 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 175 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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18.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
18.43 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
633 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
490 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
144 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
