The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 19,400

€ 27,100

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
71
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
71 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
167.4
100
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.81 %

General
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
123 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 THP 125
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
24.64 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
42 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
777 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
588 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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