The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 25,900

€ 21,500

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Peugeot 308 175 THP is 5.8 inches longer and 3.7 inches wider.
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59
71.5
80.2
59
67.8
74.7
71.5 in
Width
67.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
102.7
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.06 %

General
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4*
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FY
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
173 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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18.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
18.43 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
31 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
422 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
490 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








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