The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 5-door 155 THP Automatic (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,000
Peugeot 308 5-door 155 THP Automatic (10 - 11) Peugeot 308 155 THP
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 308 155 THP is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door 155 THP Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 155 THP Automatic (10 - 11)
102.7
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3212 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Peugeot 308 5-door 155 THP Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.99 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
5FV, 5F02
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 155 THP
154 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Peugeot 308 155 THP
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 155 THP

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP
20.86 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Peugeot 308 155 THP
31 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
579 mi
Peugeot 308 155 THP
484 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 155 THP
145.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 155 THP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
911 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft