The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 GTi (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 35,600
€ 42,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Peugeot 308 GTi is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
56.9
71
80.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
71 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
103
167.4
103.4
167.8
167.4 in
Length
167.8 in
103 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.7 %
General
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
L
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
268 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
243 lb‑ft
295 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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
10.53 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
39 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
549 mi
Range
438 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
549 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
113.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
