Peugeot 308 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 16 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
817 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Peugeot 308 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 453 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Peugeot 308 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 8200 | |
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