The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 135 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,000
Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 135 Automatic (07 - 09) Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
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 HDi FAP 135 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 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 135 Automatic (07 - 09)
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 HDi FAP 135 Automatic (07 - 09)
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 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3355 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 135 Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.37 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
RHR, RH01
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
25.04 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
645 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
548 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
139.9 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 HDi FAP 135
139.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 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