Peugeot 308 vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

    Peugeot 308

    Volkswagen Golf

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    Based on the Peugeot 308
    Based on the Volkswagen Golf R 4MOTION
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    40L - 52L
    44 to 276 km
    50L - 55L
    290 to 457 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $43,990 - $64,990
    $38,690 - $72,490
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    CarExpert's Take

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    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Still the jack of all trades
    • Meaningful tech updates
    • Black Edition looks menacing in... Black
    Misses
    • Like tradesmen, it ain't cheap anymore
    • No wagon for Australia... welp
    • Capacitive steering wheel buttons

    Colours Available

    Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.

    The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:

    • Artense Grey
    • Nera Black
    • Platinum Grey (wagon only)

    The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:

    • Pearl White
    • Elixir Red
    • Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)

    On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.

    The following shades are available on the core range:

    • Candy White
    • Deep Black
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
    • Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Pomello Yellow

    All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Deep Black
    • Moonstone Grey
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Kings Red

    The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:

    • Pure White
    • Lapiz Blue metallic
    • Deep Black pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBOTURBO
    Size (cc)
    1199 - 15981395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    1.6L, 1.2L2.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    4, 34
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1616
    Power
    96kW - 132kW110kW - 245kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 60005000 - 5600
    Torque
    230Nm - 360Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    17501500 - 2100
    Bore Stroke
    -80 - 92.8
    Compression Ratio
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