The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 23,300
 Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10) Peugeot 308 140 THP
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 140 THP.
VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 140 THP
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)
71.5
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)
102.7
168.3
167.8 in
Length
168.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4092 lb
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.97 %
Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)

General

VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 140 THP
AU
Generation
4*
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
5FT
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP

Performance

VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 140 THP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 140 THP

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Peugeot 308 140 THP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft