The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 25,900
€ 20,100
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.52 %
General
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
4*
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
5FY
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
173 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 175 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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18.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
18.43 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
35 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 New Beetle 1.9 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
