The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 THP 155 (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 20,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 THP 155 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
71
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
71 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.02 %
General
Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 155
154 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 155
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 155
19.68 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 155
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
568 mi
Range
759 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 155
568 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 155
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
