The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 19,400
€ 20,100
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 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 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %
General
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
123 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 THP 125
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
24.64 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
518 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
588 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
