The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (17 - 18)
€ 29,600

€ 35,600

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 GTi.
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 GTi
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.9
71
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
103.4
168
103
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 GTi
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.27 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 GTi
AU
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 GTI
Peugeot 308 GTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
268 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 GTi
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 GTi
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
485 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
549 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 GTi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft