The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 GTi (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 36,100
€ 19,500
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.69 %
General
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
259 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
259 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
11.83 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
506 mi
Range
579 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
506 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
