The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 25,800
€ 22,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 140 THP.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 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 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3126 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.39 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
1KP
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
5FT
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
