The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 135 Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 20,100
€ 25,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 5.8 inches shorter and 3.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
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 HDi FAP 135
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.25 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
9C
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
RHR, RH01
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.04 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
25.04 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
548 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
548 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
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).
139.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
139.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
