Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 64 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1228 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Golf has 40 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Volkswagen Golf uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 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 (kg): | 1`850 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below 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 (€): | 17 600 | 11 200 | |
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