The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 17,100

€ 20,100

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 98 VTi is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %

General
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
97 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
100 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
31.16 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
621 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
902 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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