The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11)
€ 22,400

€ 22,600

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
58.7
70.8
79.8
59
71.5
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.5
102.7
168.3
167.5 in
Length
168.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4235 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
18.72 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
AU
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
RHF, RH01
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
24.15 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
703 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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