Peugeot 308 vs Volkswagen Beetle
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for the European used-car market. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), and NHTSA (US-sold variants).
⭐ Better composite reliability
P
Peugeot 308
2014–2022
Reliability composite
70
/ 100
Good
ADAC + MOT + TUV
Catalogue price range
€8,900–€22,500Documented issues
1
• Infotainment touchscreen freeze / climate control loss — €400
V
Volkswagen Beetle
2015–2017
Reliability composite
62
/ 100
Average
MOT + NHTSA
Catalogue price range
€19,595–€32,550Documented issues
0
Bottom Line
The Peugeot 308 wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, and NHTSA data — typically a sign of lower ownership risk and fewer recurring failure modes at age. The other car isn't necessarily wrong; check its issue list and price-to-condition ratio before deciding.