The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. Peugeot 308 THP 155 (13 - 15)
€ 41,200
€ 25,100
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf R is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 THP 155.
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 THP 155
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
71
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
167.8
103.1
167.4
167.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 THP 155
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.28 %
General
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 THP 155
AU
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 THP 155
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
154 hp
Peugeot 308 THP 155
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 THP 155
Performance
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 THP 155
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 THP 155
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 155
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 THP 155
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
41 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 155
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
438 mi
Range
568 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
568 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 155
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 155
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 THP 155
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
