Peugeot 308 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1736 litres | 1495 litres | |
| Peugeot 308 has 3 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 241 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests. The Peugeot 308 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4400 | |
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