The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 (17 - ..)
€ 20,100

€ 24,500

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 130.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
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 130
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.64 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
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 130
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
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
67 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
27 mpg
city
57 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
518 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
941 mi
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
71.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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