The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (15 - 17)
€ 21,500
€ 35,400
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 4.9 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 GTi.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 GTi
59
67.8
74.7
56.9
71
80.4
67.8 in
Width
71 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
56.9 in
99
162.6
103
167.4
162.6 in
Length
167.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 GTi
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.64 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 GTi
9C
Generation
L
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 GTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
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
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
268 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 GTi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
422 mi
Range
549 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
549 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
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).
113.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 GTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
