The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150 EAT6 (17 - 18)
€ 22,100

€ 29,400

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueHDi 150.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
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 2.0 BlueHDi 150
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.74 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
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 2.0 BlueHDi 150
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
111 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
57 mpg
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
43 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
727 mi
Range
803 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
803 mi
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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