The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 GTi (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,300
Peugeot 308 GTi (11 - 13) Peugeot 308 GTi
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 GTi is just 0.2 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1498
Blueprint Peugeot 308 GTi (11 - 13)
1815
2038
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1815 mm
Width
1808 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1498 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Peugeot 308 GTi (11 - 13)
2608
4276
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4276 mm
Length
4278 mm
2608 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1474 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Peugeot 308 GTi (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.85 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
197 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
197 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
275 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
275 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 GTi

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 GTi
7.48 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
551 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
541 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
130.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
376 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
348 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1201 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L