Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Peugeot 308 2013

 
Volkswagen Beetle
2011 - 2016
Peugeot 308
2013 - 2017
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 200 HP125 HP
Torque: 280 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds10.4 seconds
Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 75 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.45.6
The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 270 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle940 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway1200 km on highway
Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 10 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A3, Volkswagen Passat CC, Audi TTUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.28 m4.25 m
Width: 1.81 m1.80 m
Height: 1.49 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 310 litres420 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
905 litres817 litres
Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 110 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Beetle (by 88 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8301`770
Safety:
Volkswagen Beetle is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Beetle scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

below average
Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 10 0006600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Beetle has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher children safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
Peugeot 308 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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