The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (18 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 36,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 GTi.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 GTi
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.9
71
80.4
71.9 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
56.9 in
99.4
168.8
103
167.4
168.8 in
Length
167.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 GTi
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.8 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 GTi
16
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 GTi
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
259 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
259 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 GTi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 GTi
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
727 mi
Range
506 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
506 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 GTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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