The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,200

€ 26,600

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 160
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 160
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.41 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
161 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
380 mi
Range
592 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
592 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
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).
129.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
129.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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