The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 21,900
€ 26,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 135 DPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
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 135 DPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3327 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4268 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.02 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
RHR, RH01
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.83 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
24.83 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
548 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
