Volkswagen Golf 2013 vs Peugeot 308 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 3.7 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Golf 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1660 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 5 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 9600 | 7600 | |
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