Peugeot 308 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 308 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 308 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1228 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Peugeot 308 has 129 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 42 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.5 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`840 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 11 200 | |
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