The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09)
€ 20,100
€ 25,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 308 175 THP.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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 308 175 THP
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.02 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
5FY
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
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
173 hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
18.43 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
490 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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).
144 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
144 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
