The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09)
€ 17,500
€ 25,900
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW New Beetle 1.4 is 5.8 inches shorter and 3.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
59
67.8
74.7
59
71.5
80.2
67.8 in
Width
71.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59 in
Height
59 in
99
162.6
102.7
168.3
162.6 in
Length
168.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
13.08 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
9C
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
5FY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
173 hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
100 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
18.43 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
490 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
490 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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).
144 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 175 THP
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
