Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2008 – 2012) vs Peugeot 308 5 Doors (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Peugeot 308 5 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 5 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 1,271 kg. At 4,275 mm, the Peugeot 308 5 Doors is 76 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2008 – 2012
|
Peugeot
308 5 Doors
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 16 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 160 hp | 90 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 320 Nm | 136 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 13.9 s | 8.3 – 12.7 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 220 km/h | 180 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 7.1 L/100 km | 4.4 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,199 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,478 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,142 – 1,376 kg | 1,271 – 1,471 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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