The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90 (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 17,900

€ 22,600

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 90 is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.94 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
9HX, 9H02
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
159 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
34.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
34.36 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
50 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
610 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
793 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
96.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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