The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 26,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59
71.5
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.23 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
4*
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
RHR, RH01
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
134 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
24.4 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
703 mi
Range
570 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
703 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
109.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft