The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 5-door 120 VTi (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 18,100
€ 27,000
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59
71.5
80.2
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.6 in
102.7
168.3
99.4
168.8
168.3 in
Length
168.8 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3003 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.74 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.45 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
574 mi
Range
727 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
574 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
