The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82 (14 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 17,000

€ 25,600

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.67 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
81 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
87 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
34.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
34.84 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
47 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
462 mi
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
659 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
94.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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