The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 (17 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 24,300
€ 20,800
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 is 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Volvo C30 1.8
57.4
71
80.4
57
70.2
80.3
71 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
103.1
167.4
103.9
167.4
167.4 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Volvo C30 1.8
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.43 %
General
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Volvo C30 1.8
L
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
221 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Volvo C30 1.8
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
23.45 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
76 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
67 mpg
city
23 mpg
81 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1063 mi
Range
468 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
1063 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
63.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
63.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
