The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 26,900

€ 20,100

€ 26,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF is just 0.2 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1498
1815
2038
1486
1808
2021
1815 mm
Width
1808 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1498 mm
Height
1486 mm
2608
4276
2537
4278
4276 mm
Length
4278 mm
2608 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1509 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1936 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.94 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
RHR, RH01
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
134 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
320 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
11.26 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
548 mi
Range
518 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
548 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
139.9 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 HDi FAP 135 DPF
139.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
427 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
348 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1201 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L