The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,900

€ 30,300

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1498
1815
2038
1488
1825
2021
1815 mm
Width
1825 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1498 mm
Height
1488 mm
2608
4276
2524
4288
4276 mm
Length
4288 mm
2608 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.34 %

General
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
5FY
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
173 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
173 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
240 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 175 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
8.36 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
37 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
490 mi
Range
503 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
490 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
389 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
348 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1201 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L