The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 21,900
€ 22,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 140 THP.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
58.5
71.2
79.6
59
71.5
80.2
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
99.9
168.4
102.7
168.3
168.4 in
Length
168.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3126 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.17 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
16
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
5FT
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
