The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 35,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 GTi.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.9
71
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
99.9
168.4
103
167.4
168.4 in
Length
167.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
16
Generation
L
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
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
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
268 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
551 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
549 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 GTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
