The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi (11 - 13)
€ 24,300
€ 18,800
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.09 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
1K
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
583 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
