Peugeot 308 2018 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Beetle 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 Beetle version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1228 litres | 905 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 Peugeot 308 (by 323 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`204 kg | 1`318 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 636 kg | 542 kg | |
| Peugeot 308 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Volkswagen Beetle. Therefore, Peugeot 308 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 11 000 | |
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