The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 PureTech 82 (14 - 17)
€ 20,100

€ 17,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 PureTech 82.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
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 PureTech 82
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
16
Generation
L
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 PureTech 82
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
81 hp
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
129 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
34.84 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
47 mpg
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
518 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
659 mi
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 82
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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