The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (11 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 26,300
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 GTi
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 GTi
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.32 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 GTi
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 GTi
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
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 GTi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.5 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
16.5 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
541 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
541 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
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).
130.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
130.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 308 GTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
