The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100 (17 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 21,700
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 4.9 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
71
80.4
67.8 in
Width
71 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.4
162.6 in
Length
167.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
9C
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
101 hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
100 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
62 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
867 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
867 mi
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
