The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (17 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 27,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueHDi 120.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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 1.6 BlueHDi 120
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.33 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
16
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
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 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
60 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
727 mi
Range
844 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
844 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
