Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Peugeot 308 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 15 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 50 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): | no data | 3.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
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`750 | 1`740 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 000 | 7000 | |
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