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 4.9 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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 1.6 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
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
76 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
23 mpg
city
67 mpg
40 mpg
highway
81 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
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)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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