The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
€ 29,600

€ 30,600

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205.
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
57.8
70.3
80.6
57
71
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.4
165.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.82 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
202 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
148 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
462 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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