The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 19,400
€ 19,700
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot 308 THP 125 is 4.9 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW New Beetle 2.0
57.4
71
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.4
99
162.6
167.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW New Beetle 2.0
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.93 %
General
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW New Beetle 2.0
L
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
123 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW New Beetle 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 THP 125
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
24.64 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
42 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
393 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
588 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
106.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 THP 125
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
