Volkswagen Golf 2020 vs Peugeot 308 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Peugeot 308 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 | 1.2 - 1.6 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 333 HP | 110 - 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 420 NM | 205 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 11.9 seconds | 7.5 - 7.6 seconds | |
| In general, Peugeot 308 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.9 - 10.2 | 1.3 - 1.4 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 308 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 8 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 412 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1237 litres | 1323 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Peugeot 308 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 86 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1.5 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`920 kg | ~ 2`120 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`378 kg | ~ 1`391 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 542 kg | ~ 729 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem less than Peugeot 308. Therefore, Peugeot 308 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 800 | |
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