The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 5-door 100 VTi (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 15,800
Peugeot 308 5-door 100 VTi (10 - 11) Peugeot 308 100 VTi
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 15,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Peugeot 308 100 VTi is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door 100 VTi (10 - 11)
71.5
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door 100 VTi (10 - 11)
102.7
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Peugeot 308 5-door 100 VTi (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
8FR, 8F01
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
97 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
100 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 100 VTi

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
31.16 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
37 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
551 mi
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
592 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 308 100 VTi
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
902 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft