The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 21,500

€ 23,300

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 308 140 THP
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 308 140 THP
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4092 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.03 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5FT
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 140 THP
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 140 THP
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
472 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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).
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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