The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
€ 32,000
€ 34,300
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
59.1
71.7
79.6
57
71
80.4
71.7 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57 in
100
168.7
103.1
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
3283 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.1 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
16
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
222 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
41 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
503 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
578 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
108 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
