The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT EAT8 (19 - ..)
€ 23,800

€ 34,800

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
71
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 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
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
16
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
175 hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
633 mi
Range
749 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
749 mi
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Environmental Impact
111 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
90.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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