The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13)
€ 18,700
€ 17,100
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW New Beetle 1.6 is 5.8 inches shorter and 3.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
59
67.8
74.7
59
71.5
80.2
67.8 in
Width
71.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59 in
Height
59 in
99
162.6
102.7
168.3
162.6 in
Length
168.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.85 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
9C
Generation
4*
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
97 hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
621 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
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).
113.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
