The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT EAT8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 34,800

€ 42,400

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Golf R
57.4
71
80.4
57.9
70.8
79.8
71 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.4
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %

General
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Golf R
L
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
175 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Golf R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
17.57 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
53 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
749 mi
Range
482 mi
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
749 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
90.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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