The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 19,400

€ 27,500

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Peugeot 308 THP 125 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
71
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %

General
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
L
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
123 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
24.64 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
633 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
588 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
106.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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