The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 19,800

€ 22,600

€ 19,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START is 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
71
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.7 %

General
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
L
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
128 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
20.06 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
51 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
716 mi
Range
551 mi
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
716 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 PureTech 130 STOP&START
87.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft