The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door GTi (10 - 11)
€ 19,500
€ 25,600
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 GTi.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
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
Peugeot 308 GTi
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
16
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
5FU, 5F03
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
197 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.5 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
16.5 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
541 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
