The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 THP 155 (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,100

€ 23,000

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 155
154 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Peugeot 308 THP 155
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 155
19.68 lb/hp
28.47 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
56 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 155
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
568 mi
Range
814 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 155
568 mi
814 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 155
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 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
1025 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft