The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 21,700
€ 20,700
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4028 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.2 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
511 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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
