The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,400
€ 22,100
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.5 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1457
1804
2043
1486
1808
2021
1804 mm
Width
1808 mm
2043 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1457 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4253
2537
4278
4253 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
1.02 %
General
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
123 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 THP 125
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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11.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
11.18 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
588 mi
Range
727 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
588 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1228 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
