The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
€ 44,100
€ 34,300
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 PureTech 225.
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
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 PureTech 225
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1279 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
226 kg
15.02 %
General
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
222 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
222 bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
300 NM
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Performance
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
5.76 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
495 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
578 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
108 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
420 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1228 L
