The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 30,600

€ 28,200

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 height, but the Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.9 inches wider.
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Volvo C30 D5
57
71
80.4
57
70.2
80.3
71 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
57 in
103.1
167.4
103.9
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Volvo C30 D5
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.67 %

General
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Volvo C30 D5
L
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
202 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
210 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Volvo C30 D5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
13.92 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
42 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
588 mi
Range
541 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
588 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
106.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 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