The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 (17 - 19)
€ 20,100
€ 34,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueHDi 180.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
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 2.0 BlueHDi 180
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.57 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
53 mpg
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
518 mi
Range
749 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
749 mi
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
