The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
€ 33,400
€ 30,600
€ 33,400
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 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205.
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
58.3
70.8
79.8
57
71
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.02 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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 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
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
202 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
154 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 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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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 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
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
493 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
119.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







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




















