The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
€ 39,300
€ 30,600
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 THP 205.
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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 THP 205
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.25 %
General
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
202 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Performance
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
444 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
