The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 20,600
€ 22,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.8 inches shorter and 3.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 140 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 2.0
Peugeot 308 140 THP
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3126 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.56 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 140 THP
9C
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
5FT
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 140 THP
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
364 mi
Range
472 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
