Peugeot 308 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.9 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 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 308 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 308 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
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 |
1228 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 308 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.5 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`720 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 17 800 | |
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