The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 19,400
€ 30,900
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI
57.4
71
80.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
71 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.4
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.85 %
General
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI
L
Generation
1K
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 Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
123 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 THP 125
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
24.64 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
42 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
422 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
588 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
106.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
