The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 100 VTi (10 - 11)
€ 43,200

€ 15,800

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 100 VTi.
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
57.7
70.8
79.8
59
71.5
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
59 in
103.4
167.8
102.7
168.3
167.8 in
Length
168.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.89 %

General
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
AU
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
8FR, 8F01
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
97 hp
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Performance
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 100 VTi
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
592 mi
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft