The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 23,300

€ 20,700

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
58.6
71.9
79.6
59
71.5
80.2
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.6 in
Height
59 in
99.4
168.8
102.7
168.3
168.8 in
Length
168.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4028 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 120 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
5FW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
511 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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