The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 23,300
 Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10) Peugeot 308 140 THP
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 308 140 THP.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)
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 308 140 THP
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4092 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %
Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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 308 140 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
5FT
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 140 THP

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft