The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,600
 Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160 Automatic (11 - 13) Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 BMT is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160 Automatic (11 - 13)
71.5
80.2
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.6 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160 Automatic (11 - 13)
102.7
168.3
168.8 in
Length
168.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.67 %
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
16
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
161 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
592 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
129.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
129.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft