The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 5-door 100 VTi (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 15,800

€ 28,500

€ 15,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
59
71.5
80.2
58.5
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
102.7
168.3
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 2.0 TSI
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.73 %

General
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
8FR, 8F01
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
97 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
100 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 100 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
31.16 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
592 mi
Range
450 mi
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
592 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
144 kWh
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
902 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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