The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 19,400
€ 33,700
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Peugeot 308 THP 125 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.4
71
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
71 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.4
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI Performance
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.94 %
General
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI Performance
L
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
123 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 THP 125
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
24.64 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
588 mi
Range
485 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
588 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
106.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
