The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 CC THP 155 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 31,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 Convertible 1.6 is 10.7 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 CC THP 155.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
59.1
67.8
74.7
56.1
71.5
80.3
67.8 in
Width
71.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.1 in
Height
56.1 in
99.1
162.6
102.6
173.2
162.6 in
Length
173.2 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
102.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3662 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
15.4 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
9C
Generation
4*
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
154 hp
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
108 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
29 mpg
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
490 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
428 mi
490 mi
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
144 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
151.6 kWh
144 kWh
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Peugeot 308 CC THP 155
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
681 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
