The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (17 - 18)
€ 39,300
€ 35,600
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 GTi.
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 GTi
57.5
70.3
80.6
56.9
71
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.8
103
167.4
165.8 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 GTi
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.93 %
General
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 GTi
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 GTi
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
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
268 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 GTi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
444 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
549 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 GTi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
