The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 110 DPF (07 - 08)
€ 26,000

€ 20,700

€ 26,000
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 1.4 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 110 DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
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 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.6 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
9HZ, 9H01
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
28.82 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
793 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
793 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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