The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 17,100

€ 26,600

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 98 VTi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
BMW 120i
59
71.5
80.2
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
68.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
102.7
168.3
104.7
166.9
168.3 in
Length
166.9 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
BMW 120i
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %

General
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
BMW 120i
4*
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
97 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
100 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
BMW 120i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 98 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
31.16 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
39 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
499 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
621 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
125 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
902 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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