The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150 (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 21,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 150 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 150
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 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.67 %
General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
22.64 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
48 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
551 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
761 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
100.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 150
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
