The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 30,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
58.5
71.2
79.6
57
71
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57 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 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.62 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
16
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
202 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
697 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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
