The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 GTi (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 35,400
€ 18,700
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot 308 GTi is 4.9 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
56.9
71
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.9 in
Height
59 in
103
167.4
99
162.6
167.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.45 %
General
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
L
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
268 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
243 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
11.47 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
549 mi
Range
455 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
549 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
113.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
