The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 25,900

€ 27,500

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.47 %

General
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FY
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
173 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 175 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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18.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
18.43 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
444 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
490 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
144 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft