The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
€ 23,000

€ 30,600

€ 23,000
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
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 BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.62 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
202 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
113 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 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
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
814 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 BMT
86.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 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
1025 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