The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT EAT8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,800

€ 23,800

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
71
80.4
58.5
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
103.1
167.4
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 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %

General
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
175 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
17.57 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
749 mi
Range
633 mi
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
749 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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 2.0 BlueHDi 180
90.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft