Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (1992 – 1997) vs Peugeot 306 (1993 – 1997): specs compared
The Peugeot 306 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 155 hp against 150 hp. The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.2 s. The Peugeot 306 uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 970 kg against 1,064 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
1992 – 1997
|
Peugeot
306
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1997 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 150 hp | 60 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 166 – 180 Nm | 88 – 196 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 10.4 s | 9.2 – 18.4 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 215 km/h | 154 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 8.5 L/100 km | 6.0 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,021 mm | 4,001 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,064 – 1,109 kg | 970 – 1,110 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.