The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (17 - 18)
€ 21,700
€ 27,900
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
71
80.4
67.8 in
Width
71 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
57.4 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 BlueHDi 120
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.89 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
9C
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
60 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
34 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
372 mi
Range
844 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
844 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
80.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
