The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,600
Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11) Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 140 is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11)
71.5
80.2
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11)
102.7
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.3 in
Length
168.8 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4235 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.02 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
RHF, RH01
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
138 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 140
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
24.15 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
503 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
703 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
109.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
902 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft