Peugeot 308 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Peugeot 308 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
855 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Peugeot 308 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 415 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Peugeot 308 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 8200 | |
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