The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 120 VTi (07 - 11)
€ 19,700
€ 18,100
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.8 inches shorter and 3.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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 2.0
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
9C
Generation
4*
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
5FW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
36 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
393 mi
Range
574 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
574 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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).
123.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
