Peugeot 308 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 73 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 207 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| 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 | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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