The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi (07 - 09)
€ 20,100
€ 18,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2981 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3973 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.67 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
16
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
5FW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.26 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
25.26 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
557 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
127 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
