Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Peugeot 308 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 25 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.9 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Beetle 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. Peugeot 308 2014 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 308 2014 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 855 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 110 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Beetle (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Beetle scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 6600 | |
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