The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 110 EGS6 (10 - 11)
€ 21,900

€ 22,100

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 HDi FAP 110.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
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 HDi FAP 110
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.08 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
9HR, 9H05
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
110 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
110 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
53 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
848 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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