The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
€ 23,900
€ 34,300
€ 23,900
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
71
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.78 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
1K
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
222 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
119 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
645 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
578 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
108 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
