The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 175 THP (08 - 10)
€ 18,400
€ 23,900
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 7.7 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the Peugeot 308 175 THP.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
1480
1786
2048
1498
1815
2038
1786 mm
Width
1815 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1480 mm
Height
1498 mm
2578
4199
2608
4276
4199 mm
Length
4276 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2608 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
242 kg
16.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
1K
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
5FY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
173 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
173 bhp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
240 NM
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
111 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 175 THP
▶ REPLAY
14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
8.5 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
490 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 175 THP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
384 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
348 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1201 L




















