The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 26,600
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 160
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 160
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.79 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
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 160
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
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
161 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
109 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
592 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
592 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
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).
129.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
