The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90 (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 17,900

€ 26,700

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
VW Beetle 2.0 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 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.11 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
9HX, 9H02
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
89 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
159 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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34.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
34.36 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
50 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
468 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
793 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
96.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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