The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 100 VTi (10 - 11)
€ 22,100

€ 15,800

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,800
ⓘ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 308 100 VTi.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 100 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 308 100 VTi
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
16
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
8FR, 8F01
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
97 hp
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 100 VTi
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
592 mi
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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