The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF EGS6 (08 - 08)
€ 22,200

€ 22,000

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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. 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 HDi FAP 110 DPF
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 HDi FAP 110 DPF
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4076 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.3 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
9C
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
9HZ, 9H01
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.56 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
28.56 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
52 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
380 mi
Range
828 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
828 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 DPF
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