The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 (17 - 17)
€ 18,700

€ 24,300

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 12.4 cm shorter, 8.3 cm narrower and 4.1 cm taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
1498
1721
1897
1457
1804
2043
1721 mm
Width
1804 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2043 mm
1498 mm
Height
1457 mm
2515
4129
2620
4253
4129 mm
Length
4253 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
1277 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.72 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
9C
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
118 bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
300 NM
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
12.64 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
91 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
91 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
27 mpg
city
81 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
97 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
455 mi
Range
1063 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
1063 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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).
63.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
63.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
82 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
420 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1228 L