The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT8 (19 - ..)
€ 22,200

€ 26,000

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
71
80.4
67.8 in
Width
71 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.4
162.6 in
Length
167.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.37 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
9C
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
128 hp
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
51 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
380 mi
Range
716 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
716 mi
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
87.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







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