The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (15 - 17)
€ 21,200
€ 35,400
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 GTi.
VW Golf 1.6
Peugeot 308 GTi
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.9
71
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.3
103
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Peugeot 308 GTi
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Peugeot 308 GTi
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Peugeot 308 GTi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
268 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Peugeot 308 GTi
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
510 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
549 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
Environmental Impact
127 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Peugeot 308 GTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
