The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 EGS6 (11 - 13)
€ 18,700

€ 23,000

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
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 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.66 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
9C
Generation
4*
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
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
110 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
110 hp
Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
62 mpg
Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
23 mpg
city
56 mpg
40 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
981 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
981 mi
Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 e-HDi FAP 110 STOP&START
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft