The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi (11 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 18,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.55 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
16
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
583 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 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
