The Comparative Analysis :

Peugeot 308 THP 155 (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 25,100
Peugeot 308 THP 155 (13 - 15) Peugeot 308 THP 155
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Peugeot 308 THP 155 (13 - 15)
71
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Peugeot 308 THP 155 (13 - 15)
103.1
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Peugeot 308 THP 155 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.22 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 155
154 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 155
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 THP 155

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 155
19.68 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 155
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
568 mi
Range
759 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 155
568 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 155
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft