The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 17)
€ 17,500
€ 20,700
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
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 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.21 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
98 hp
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
100 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.49 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
31.49 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
65 mpg
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
915 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
915 mi
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
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).
74 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
74 kWh
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 100 STOP&START
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
