The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 26,500

€ 23,300

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 140 THP.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4092 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.98 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
1K
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
5FT
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 140 THP
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
678 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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