Size comparison · drawn to scale
Peugeot 308 II vs Volkswagen Golf Mk6: size comparison
- Length 308 II 54 mm2 in longer
- Width 308 II 25 mm1 in wider
- Height Golf Mk6 22 mm0.9 in taller
- Boot 308 II 120 L4.2 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The 308 II is 54 mm2 in longer, 25 mm1 in wider and 22 mm0.9 in lower than the Golf Mk6. Its wheelbase is 42 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | 308 II | Golf Mk6 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,253 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,253 mm | 4,199 mm13 ft 9 in13 ft 9 in4,199 mm | +54 mm+2 in +1.3% |
| Width | 1,804 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,804 mm | 1,779 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,779 mm | +25 mm+1 in +1.4% |
| Height | 1,457 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,457 mm | 1,479 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,479 mm | −22 mm−0.9 in −1.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,620 mm | 2,578 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,578 mm | +42 mm+2 in +1.6% |
| Footprint | 7.67 m²82.6 sq ft82.6 sq ft7.67 m² | 7.47 m²80.4 sq ft80.4 sq ft7.47 m² | +0.20 m²+2.2 sq ft +2.7% |
| Boot | 470 L16.6 cu ft16.6 cu ft470 L | 350 L12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft350 L | +120 L+4.2 cu ft +34.3% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,290–1,374 kg2,844–3,029 lb2,844–3,029 lb1,290–1,374 kg | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
308 II
- Single garage
- Tight 1,247 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 598 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 747 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 348 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Golf Mk6
- Single garage
- Fits 1,301 mm4 ft 3 in to spare in length, 611 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 801 mm2 ft 8 in to spare in length, 361 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Peugeot 308 II or the Volkswagen Golf Mk6?
The Peugeot 308 II is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 308 II is 54 mm longer, 25 mm wider and 22 mm lower than the Golf Mk6. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer.
Will the Peugeot 308 II and the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Peugeot 308 II fits, but it is tight to get out (1,247 mm to spare in length, 598 mm each side). The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 fits with room to open the doors (1,301 mm to spare in length, 611 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Peugeot 308 II: 470 L against 350 L in the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.