The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14)
€ 23,800
€ 19,400
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 THP 125.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
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 THP 125
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.98 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
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
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
123 hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 THP 125
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
633 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
