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 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205.
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
57.7
70.8
79.8
57
71
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
103.4
167.8
103.1
167.4
167.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.28 %
General
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
AU
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
202 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 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
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 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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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 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
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
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)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
