The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 19,500

€ 22,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 is just 0.2 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Peugeot 308 140 THP.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
1486
1808
2021
1498
1815
2038
1808 mm
Width
1815 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1486 mm
Height
1498 mm
2537
4278
2608
4276
4278 mm
Length
4276 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2608 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1418 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1842 kg

Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.53 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
16
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
5FT
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
240 NM
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 140 THP
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.28 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
10.28 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
579 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
424 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
348 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1201 L