The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 135 DPF (07 - 08)
€ 20,600
€ 23,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.8 inches shorter and 3.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
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 HDi FAP 135 DPF
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4235 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.43 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
9C
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
RHR, RH01
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
134 hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
33 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
364 mi
Range
703 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
703 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
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).
109.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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
