Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Peugeot 308 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 50 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 105 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): | 5.5 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1570 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation IV automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 8 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1201 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 2 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 104 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 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): | 2`000 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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