The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 155 THP (10 - 11)

€ 19,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 21,000
 Peugeot 308 5-door 155 THP (10 - 11) Peugeot 308 155 THP
€ 19,600
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 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door 155 THP (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door 155 THP (10 - 11)
102.7
168.3
165.3 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.45 %
Peugeot 308 5-door 155 THP (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
1K
Generation
4*
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 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
5FV, 5F02
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
154 hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 155 THP

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
111 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 155 THP

▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 155 THP
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
565 mi
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 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