The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 31,600

€ 22,000

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 140 THP.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 140 THP
59.1
71.7
79.6
59
71.5
80.2
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.1 in
Height
59 in
100
168.7
102.7
168.3
168.7 in
Length
168.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3126 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.73 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 140 THP
16
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
5FT
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 140 THP
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 140 THP
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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