The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi (07 - 09)
€ 18,400
€ 18,600
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
58.3
70.3
80.6
59
71.5
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.3
102.7
168.3
165.3 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2981 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3973 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
9.09 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
1K
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
5FW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.26 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
25.26 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
557 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
127 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
