The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,600

€ 21,700

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 160 is 14.7 cm longer and 9.4 cm wider.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
1543 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
188 kg
12.18 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
161 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
161 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
340 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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9.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
9.58 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
45 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
592 mi
Range
372 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
592 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
129.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
417 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
348 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1201 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L