Peugeot 308 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.8 | |
| Peugeot 308 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1570 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2011 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 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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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 | |
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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`860 | 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 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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