The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 5-door 175 THP (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,900
Peugeot 308 5-door 175 THP (08 - 10) Peugeot 308 175 THP
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 308 175 THP is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door 175 THP (08 - 10)
71.5
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 175 THP (08 - 10)
102.7
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Peugeot 308 5-door 175 THP (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.76 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Peugeot 308 175 THP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
5FY
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
173 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 175 THP

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
18.75 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
727 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
490 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft