The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 19,400
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) Peugeot 308 THP 125
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14)
71
80.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.56 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
123 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 THP 125

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
24.64 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
518 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
588 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft