The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 155 THP Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 39,300
€ 25,100
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 155 THP.
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 155 THP
57.5
70.3
80.6
59
71.5
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.8
102.7
168.3
165.8 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 155 THP
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3212 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.45 %
General
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 155 THP
1K
Generation
4*
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 155 THP
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
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
154 hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Performance
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 155 THP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 155 THP
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 155 THP
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
484 mi
Peugeot 308 155 THP
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 155 THP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
