The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 165 Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 27,500

€ 26,100

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
1486
1808
2021
1498
1815
2038
1808 mm
Width
1815 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1486 mm
Height
1498 mm
2537
4278
2608
4276
4278 mm
Length
4276 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2608 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1543 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.74 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
16
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
RHH, RH02
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
161 bhp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
340 NM
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
444 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
592 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
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).
129.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
417 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
348 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1201 L