The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
€ 29,700
€ 34,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is 1.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
58.7
70.4
81.6
57
71
80.4
70.4 in
Width
71 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
CD
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
222 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
41 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
675 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
578 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
108 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
