The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,900

€ 19,700

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6
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 1.6
3327 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4268 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.87 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
4*
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
RHR, RH01
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
134 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.6
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24.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
24.83 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
35 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
412 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
548 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
139.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








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