The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 17,100
€ 18,400
€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 98 VTi is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59
71.5
80.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
102.7
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3023 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4 %
General
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4*
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
97 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
100 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
31.16 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
645 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
621 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
113.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
902 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
