The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 26,900

€ 22,300

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 BMT.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
3327 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4268 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.73 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
RHR, RH01
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
24.83 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
610 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
548 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
139.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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