The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 (14 - 17)
€ 20,100

€ 19,800

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI 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 PureTech 130 STOP&START.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
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 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
14.4 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
16
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.06 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
20.06 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
51 mpg
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
759 mi
Range
716 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
716 mi
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
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).
87.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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