The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 92 (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 18,000

€ 25,100

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 92 is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59
71.5
80.2
58.6
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
102.7
168.3
99.4
168.8
168.3 in
Length
168.8 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.77 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
9HP, 9H06
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
91 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
34.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
34.16 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
759 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
848 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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