The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
€ 45,300

€ 30,600

€ 45,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf R is just 1 cm longer, 0.5 cm narrower and 1.8 cm taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205.
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
1465
1799
2027
1447
1804
2043
1799 mm
Width
1804 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2043 mm
1465 mm
Height
1447 mm
2626
4263
2620
4253
4263 mm
Length
4253 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
15.28 %

General
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
AU
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 bhp
202 bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
285 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
285 NM
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Performance
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
475 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Environmental Impact
136.5 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
136.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
194 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
420 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1228 L