The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 25,000
€ 21,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.51 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
541 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
