The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 100 VTi (10 - 11)
€ 21,500
€ 15,800
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,800
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 5.8 inches shorter and 3.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 100 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.99 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 100 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
8FR, 8F01
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
97 hp
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
592 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
592 mi
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 100 VTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 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
