The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 5-door 175 THP (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,900

€ 26,000

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot 308 175 THP is 2.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
59
71.5
80.2
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.5 in
Width
69.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59 in
Height
63.8 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
165.5
168.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
4*
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
5FY
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
173 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 175 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
18.75 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
777 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
490 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 175 THP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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