The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 135 Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 19,500

€ 25,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
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 HDi FAP 135
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.78 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
16
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
RHR, RH01
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
25.04 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
548 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
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).
139.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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