The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 135 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,000

€ 32,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59
71.5
80.2
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
59.1 in
102.7
168.3
100
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3355 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.18 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
RHR, RH01
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
134 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
25.04 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
503 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
548 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
139.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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