Compare Volkswagen Golf 6 vs Volkswagen Golf 8 vs Peugeot 308 III

Variants
1.2 TSI 105
1.2 TSI 105 DCT
1.2 TSI 85
1.4 80
1.4 TSI 122
1.4 TSI 122 DCT
1.4 TSI 160
1.4 TSI 160 DCT
1.6 102
1.6 102 DCT
1.6 BiFuel
1.6 TDI 105
1.6 TDI 105 DCT
1.8 TSI 160
2.0 TDI 110
2.0 TDI 110 DCT
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 4MOTION
2.0 TDI 140 DCT
GTD
GTD DCT
GTI
GTI DCT
R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION
R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DCT
1.0 eTSI 110 DSG
1.0 TSI 110
1.0 TSI 90
1.4 TSI 204 eHybrid DSG
1.5 eTSI 130 DSG
1.5 eTSI 150 DSG
1.5 TGI 130 DSG
1.5 TSI 130
1.5 TSI 150
2.0 TDI 115
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
GTD DSG
GTE DSG
GTI
GTI Clubsport DSG
GTI DSG
R 4MOTION DSG
1.2 PureTech 110
1.2 PureTech 130
1.2 PureTech 130 AT
1.5 BlueHDi 130
1.5 BlueHDi 130 AT
1.6 PureTech Hybrid 180 AT
1.6 PureTech Hybrid 225 AT

Capacity

Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Torsion
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
12.4 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Body Style
3- / 5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Length
4367 mm / 171.9 in
Size | Width
1786 mm / 70.3 in | 2048 mm / 80.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1852 mm / 72.9 in | 2062 mm / 81.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1859 mm / 73.2 in (mirror folded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in
2675 mm / 105.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.275
0.28
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine
EB2DTS
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1

Production

Availability
2020
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
58%
70%
26%
Pros
  • Very low fuel consumption
  • Punchy engine choices
  • Good manual transmission
  • Fully independent suspensions
  • Rather good styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Good handlding characteristics
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Improved styling
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 6-speed DSG is sued
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspensions

Price

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