The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 135 Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 27,000

€ 25,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
59.1
71.7
79.6
59
71.5
80.2
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.1 in
Height
59 in
100
168.7
102.7
168.3
168.7 in
Length
168.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.33 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
16
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
RHR, RH01
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
25.04 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
548 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Environmental Impact
108 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
139.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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