The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
€ 37,400
€ 34,300
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225.
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
57.5
70.3
80.6
57
71
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.8
103.1
167.4
165.8 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
15.92 %
General
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
1K
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
222 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Performance
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
439 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
578 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
108 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
