The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 (17 - ..)
€ 18,700
€ 24,500
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.9 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
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 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.74 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
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 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
67 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
23 mpg
city
57 mpg
40 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
455 mi
Range
941 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
941 mi
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
71.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
