The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110 (17 - 19)
€ 22,100

€ 20,000

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.2 PureTech 110.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
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 1.2 PureTech 110
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 1.2 PureTech 110
16
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
727 mi
Range
672 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
672 mi
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 110
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