The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (11 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 26,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 GTi.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 GTi
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 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 GTi
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.46 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 GTi
1KP
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 GTi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 GTi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.5 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
16.5 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
541 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Peugeot 308 GTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
