The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 17,100

€ 22,600

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59
71.5
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3023 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.92 %

General
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
4*
Generation
1K
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 Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
97 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
100 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
31.16 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
39 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
551 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
621 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
113.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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