The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,600
 Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
€ 24,700
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 BMT 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 BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
71
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
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 BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.28 %
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
202 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 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