The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 25,900

€ 26,000

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
59
71.5
80.2
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.5 in
Width
70.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
102.7
168.3
103.1
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.07 %

General
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
4*
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FY
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
173 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
18.43 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
595 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
490 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
144 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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