The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 155 THP (11 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 21,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 5.8 inches shorter and 3.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
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 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.07 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
9C
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
154 hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 155 THP
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 155 THP
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
583 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
583 mi
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Environmental Impact
111 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).
121.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
121.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 155 THP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
