The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 19,700

€ 26,900

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 HDi FAP 135 DPF
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 HDi FAP 135 DPF
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3327 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4268 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.87 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
9C
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
RHR, RH01
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.83 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
24.83 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
548 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
548 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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