The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150 (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 27,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueHDi 150.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
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 2.0 BlueHDi 150
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
16
Generation
L
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
60 mpg
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
551 mi
Range
844 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
844 mi
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
