The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 5-door GTi (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,600
Peugeot 308 5-door GTi (10 - 11) Peugeot 308 GTi
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 GTi 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 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door GTi (10 - 11)
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 GTi (10 - 11)
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 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Peugeot 308 5-door GTi (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.35 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Peugeot 308 GTi
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
5FU, 5F03
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
197 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 GTi

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
16.5 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
34 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
814 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
541 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
130.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft