The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14)
€ 20,600
€ 19,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 THP 125.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
71
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
1K
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
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
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
123 hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 THP 125
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
589 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 THP 125
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
