The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (07 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 18,600

€ 27,000

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot 308 120 VTi is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 D3
59
71.5
80.2
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
102.7
168.3
104.2
172
168.3 in
Length
172 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 D3
2981 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3973 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.82 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 D3
4*
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.26 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
35 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
867 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
557 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
127 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).
88.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft