Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2011
| 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 | 12.4 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 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1201 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 32 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. 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 Volkswagen Golf (by 69 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`800 | |
| 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 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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