The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 5-door GTi (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,600
Peugeot 308 5-door GTi (10 - 11) Peugeot 308 GTi
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 GTi is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door GTi (10 - 11)
71.5
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 GTi (10 - 11)
102.7
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Peugeot 308 5-door GTi (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.48 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
5FU, 5F03
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
197 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
203 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 GTi

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
16.5 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
645 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
541 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
130.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft