The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT EAT8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 34,800
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT EAT8 (19 - ..) Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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.
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT EAT8 (19 - ..)
71
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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 GT EAT8 (19 - ..)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT EAT8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
175 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
53 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
749 mi
Range
551 mi
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
749 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
90.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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