The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (18 - ..)
€ 21,500
€ 36,100
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 GTi.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Peugeot 308 GTi
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.9
71
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.3
103
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Peugeot 308 GTi
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.01 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Peugeot 308 GTi
1K
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Peugeot 308 GTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
259 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
259 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Peugeot 308 GTi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
503 mi
Range
506 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
506 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Peugeot 308 GTi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
