The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 22,200
€ 20,700
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 308 120 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 308 120 VTi
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4028 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
9C
Generation
4*
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
5FW
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
380 mi
Range
511 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
511 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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).
138.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
