The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 155 THP (10 - 11)
€ 27,500

€ 21,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 308 155 THP.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 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 308 155 THP
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.93 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
1K
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
5FV, 5F02
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
154 hp
Peugeot 308 155 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 308 155 THP
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 155 THP
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 155 THP
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
565 mi
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Environmental Impact
111 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
125 kWh
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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