The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 100 VTi (10 - 11)
€ 18,400

€ 15,800

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,800
ⓘ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 308 100 VTi.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 100 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 308 100 VTi
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.36 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 100 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 308 100 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
8FR, 8F01
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
97 hp
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 100 VTi
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
592 mi
Peugeot 308 100 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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