The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,600

€ 22,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF is 5.8 inches longer and 3.7 inches wider.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59
71.5
80.2
59
67.8
74.7
71.5 in
Width
67.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
102.7
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.83 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4*
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
RHR, RH01
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
134 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
24.4 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
703 mi
Range
380 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
703 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
109.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








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