Peugeot 308 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 163 HP | 105 HP | |
Torque: | 340 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 58 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 3.8 | |
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
1150 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.28 m | 4.26 m | |
Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
Peugeot 308 is larger. Peugeot 308 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 5 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 380 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1201 litres | 1270 litres | |
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 308 has 32 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Peugeot 308 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 69 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
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): | 1`960 | 1`800 | |
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 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 4200 | 8200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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