The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
€ 18,700
€ 34,300
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 2 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
59
67.8
74.7
57
71
80.4
67.8 in
Width
71 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
57 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 PureTech 225
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
9C
Generation
L
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
222 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
111 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
455 mi
Range
578 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
578 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
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).
108 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
108 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
