Volkswagen Golf 2021 vs Peugeot 308 2021
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Golf) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Peugeot 308) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 134 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Peugeot 308. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 1.3 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 21.20 $ | no data | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 3070 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. Note, however, that this Peugeot 308 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 | 361 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
977 litres | 1271 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 294 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: | 2`020 kg | 2`120 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`544 kg | 1`633 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 476 kg | 487 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 800 | |
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