The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 19,400
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) Peugeot 308 THP 125
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 BMT.
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14)
71
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
123 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 THP 125

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
24.64 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
645 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
588 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
106.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.4 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