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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59
71.5
80.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
102.7
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3327 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4268 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.95 %
General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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 Beetle 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
482 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
24.83 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
