The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82 (14 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 17,000

€ 23,800

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 PureTech 82 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
71
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
71 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.67 %

General
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
81 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
87 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
34.84 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
47 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
633 mi
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
659 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
111 kWh
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
94.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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