Peugeot 308 II (T9) or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

2013–2021 vs 2011–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: 308 II (T9) 4,585 mm, Beetle (A5) 4,278 mm — a 31 cm difference.
Boot: 308 II (T9) 610 l, Beetle (A5) 310 l.
Lowest consumption: 308 II (T9) 3.5 l/100 km, Beetle (A5) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: 308 II (T9) 60–199 kW, Beetle (A5) 77–162 kW.
Standard equipment: 308 II (T9) 22 items (Access), Beetle (A5) 28 items (Beetle).
On Autodrom: 308 II (T9) from €16,500 (1 listing), Beetle (A5) from €31,250 (1 listing).

Peugeot 308 II (T9)2013–2021 · 13 engines · Access, Active, Allure, GTSpecifications →1 listing from €16,500 →

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–2019 · 12 engines · Beetle, Design, Sport, ClubSpecifications →1 listing from €31,250 →

Only differences

better value

	Peugeot 308 II (T9)2013–20211 listing · from €16,500	Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–20191 listing · from €31,250
Dimensions
Length	Length4,253 mm–4,585 mm	Length4,278 mm
Width	Width1,804 mm	Width1,808 mm
Height	Height1,446 mm–1,471 mm	Height1,473 mm–1,486 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,617 mm–2,730 mm	Wheelbase2,537 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance127 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume420 l–610 l	Trunk volume225 l–310 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,045 kg–1,320 kg	Curb weight1,269 kg–1,430 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2021	Production years2011–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines12
Power	Power60–199 kW (82–271 hp)	Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.5 l/100 km · 1.6 BlueHDi 100	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · GTi 1.6 THP 270	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 TSI DSG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsAccess · Beetle
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Access	Items in the base trim28 · Beetle
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · GT	Items in the top trim34 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings1
Price from	Price from€16,500	Price from€31,250

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