The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
€ 22,300
€ 30,600
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
58.5
71.2
79.6
57
71
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57 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 BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.35 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
202 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
610 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
