The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,600
€ 22,200
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 160 is 14.7 cm longer and 9.4 cm wider.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1498
1815
2038
1498
1721
1897
1815 mm
Width
1721 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1498 mm
Height
1498 mm
2608
4276
2515
4129
4276 mm
Length
4129 mm
2608 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1543 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
176 kg
11.41 %
General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4*
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
161 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
161 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
340 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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9.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
9.58 kg/bhp
9.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
45 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
592 mi
Range
380 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
592 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
170.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
129.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
417 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
348 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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