Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 13 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.6 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf and Peugeot 308 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 817 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 40 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 453 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 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`800 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Peugeot 308 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 6000 | |
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