The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13)
€ 18,400

€ 17,100

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 98 VTi.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
58.5
71.2
79.6
59
71.5
80.2
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
99.9
168.4
102.7
168.3
168.4 in
Length
168.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
16
Generation
4*
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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
97 hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 98 VTi
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
621 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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