The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205 (14 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 30,000
€ 28,500
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 GT THP 205 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
71
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
71 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.67 %
General
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
202 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
210 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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15.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
15.45 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
42 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
450 mi
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
588 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
144 kWh
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
106.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
