The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 19,400
€ 18,600
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 THP 125 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
71
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
71 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.4
99.4
168.8
167.4 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.42 %
General
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
L
Generation
16
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 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
123 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 THP 125
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
24.64 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
645 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
588 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
106.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
