Peugeot 308 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.9 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2014 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
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 |
855 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 415 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`720 | 1`720 | |
| 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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