The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 33,900

€ 23,300

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 140 THP.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
59 in
103.4
168
102.7
168.3
168 in
Length
168.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4092 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.01 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
AU
Generation
4*
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
5FT
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 140 THP
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
478 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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