The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100 (17 - ..)
€ 20,100

€ 21,700

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
71
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.4
168.4 in
Length
167.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
16
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
518 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
867 mi
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
125 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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