The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 EAT6 (14 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,600

€ 21,700

€ 23,600
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. The Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START is 4.9 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW New Beetle 2.0
57.4
71
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.4
99
162.6
167.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW New Beetle 2.0
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.61 %

General
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW New Beetle 2.0
L
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
128 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
170 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW New Beetle 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 2.0
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21.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
21.1 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
52 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
732 mi
Range
372 mi
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
732 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 PureTech 130 STOP&START
85.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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