The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 (17 - 19)
€ 19,700
€ 34,400
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueHDi 180.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
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 2.0 BlueHDi 180
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
9C
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
175 hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
109 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
53 mpg
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
412 mi
Range
749 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
749 mi
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
