The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 VTi 82 (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 17,000
€ 22,100
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 VTi 82 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 VTi 82
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 VTi 82
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
81 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
15.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
692 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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34.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
34.84 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
47 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
727 mi
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
659 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
96.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
94.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 VTi 82
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
860 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
