The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 GTi (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 35,600
€ 20,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %
General
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
268 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
243 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
10.53 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
549 mi
Range
518 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
549 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
