The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,900

€ 27,000

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59
71.5
80.2
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.6 in
102.7
168.3
99.4
168.8
168.3 in
Length
168.8 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3327 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4268 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.24 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
RHR, RH01
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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24.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
24.83 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
727 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
548 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
139.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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