The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 34,400
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 (17 - 19) Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 (17 - 19)
71
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 (17 - 19)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
175 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
17.57 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
749 mi
Range
645 mi
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
749 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
90.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft