The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 95 VTi (07 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 14,900
€ 18,700
€ 14,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Peugeot 308 95 VTi is 5.8 inches longer and 3.7 inches wider.
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
59
71.5
80.2
59
67.8
74.7
71.5 in
Width
67.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
102.7
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3856 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.48 %
General
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
4*
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
8FS
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
94 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
100 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
31.36 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
574 mi
Range
455 mi
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
574 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
123.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 95 VTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
