The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 33,700

€ 26,000

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160 is 4.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
56.1
71.5
80.3
58
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58 in
102.7
173.2
100
168.4
173.2 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3849 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
613 lb
15.93 %

General
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
4*
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
161 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
23.91 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
534 mi
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
565 mi
534 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
135.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 CC HDi 160
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
670 lb
Maximum Payload
842 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data