The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 175 THP (08 - 10)
€ 19,200
€ 23,900
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 175 THP.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
63.8
69.3
76.6
59
71.5
80.2
69.3 in
Width
71.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.5
102.7
168.3
165.5 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.1 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
1KP
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
5FY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
173 hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
105 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
490 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Environmental Impact
125 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
144 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
