Peugeot 308 2011 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Beetle might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 and Volkswagen Beetle are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1201 litres | 905 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 308 has 38 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 296 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 9400 | |
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