The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 5-door 100 VTi (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 15,800

€ 22,100

€ 15,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 0.2 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1498
1815
2038
1486
1808
2021
1815 mm
Width
1808 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1498 mm
Height
1486 mm
2608
4276
2537
4278
4276 mm
Length
4278 mm
2608 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1371 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.73 %

General
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
8FR, 8F01
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1397 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
97 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
97 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
136 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
136 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 100 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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14.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
14.13 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
45 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
592 mi
Range
727 mi
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
592 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
409 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
348 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1201 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L