The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 GTi (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 35,400
€ 21,900
€ 35,400
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
The Peugeot 308 GTi is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.9
71
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
71 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
268 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
243 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
11.47 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
39 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
549 mi
Range
697 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
549 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
113.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
