The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11)

€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,600
 Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11) Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
€ 21,700
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11)
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 HDi FAP 140
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4235 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
16.41 %
Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 140 (08 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
1K
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
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
RHF, RH01
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
24.15 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
703 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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