Peugeot 308 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 4 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 3.9 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Golf 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | 1620 litres | |
| Peugeot 308 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 7800 | 9600 | |
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