The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 22,600

€ 19,000

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Golf 1.6
59
71.5
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Golf 1.6
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4235 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
18.51 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Golf 1.6
4*
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
RHF, RH01
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
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24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
24.15 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
703 mi
Range
482 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
703 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
109.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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