The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 5-door 120 VTi (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 18,100

€ 20,100

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 308 120 VTi is just 0.2 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1362 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
5FW
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
160 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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11.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
11.54 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
574 mi
Range
518 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
574 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
125 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
453 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
348 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1201 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L