The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150 (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,800

€ 22,100

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1457
1804
2043
1486
1808
2021
1804 mm
Width
1808 mm
2043 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1457 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4253
2537
4278
4253 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %

General
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
370 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
370 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
9.22 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
72 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
61 mpg
city
51 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
844 mi
Range
727 mi
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
844 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1228 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L