Peugeot 308 2015 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 5.4 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1190 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland, Citroen C5 Aircross | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
855 litres | 905 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The Volkswagen Beetle may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Beetle (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Beetle scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 8200 | |
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