The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 17,100
€ 21,100
€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
General
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
97 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
31.16 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
39 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
833 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
621 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
113.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
