The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 30,600
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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. The VW New Beetle 2.0 is 4.9 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
59
67.8
74.7
57
71
80.4
67.8 in
Width
71 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
57 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.4
162.6 in
Length
167.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.47 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
9C
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
202 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
115 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
393 mi
Range
588 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
106.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
