Peugeot 308 3 Doors (2008 – 2013) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Peugeot 308 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 160 hp. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.3 s. The Peugeot 308 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 220 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,142 kg against 1,262 kg. At 4,275 mm, the Peugeot 308 3 Doors is 76 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Peugeot
308 3 Doors
2008 – 2013
|
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 10 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 174 hp | 80 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 136 – 320 Nm | 132 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 13.0 s | 8.0 – 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 225 km/h | 172 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 9.4 L/100 km | 4.5 – 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 4,199 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,262 – 1,509 kg | 1,142 – 1,376 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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