The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 GTi (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 36,100
€ 39,300
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Peugeot 308 GTi is 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
56.9
71
80.4
57.5
70.3
80.6
71 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
103
167.4
101.5
165.8
167.4 in
Length
165.8 in
103 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.8 %
General
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
L
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
259 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
259 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
11.83 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
36 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
506 mi
Range
444 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
506 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
123.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
