The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 27,500

€ 20,700

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
58.5
71.2
79.6
59
71.5
80.2
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
99.9
168.4
102.7
168.3
168.4 in
Length
168.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4028 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.32 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
16
Generation
4*
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
5FW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
511 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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