The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 26,000
€ 26,900
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 135 DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 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 135 DPF
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3327 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4268 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
RHR, RH01
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
24.83 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
548 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
139.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
