The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 18,800

€ 26,300

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 120 VTi is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D3
59
71.5
80.2
57
70.2
80.3
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59 in
Height
57 in
102.7
168.3
103.9
168
168.3 in
Length
168 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D3
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.22 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
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 C30 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 C30 D3
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D3
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
26.88 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
37 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
583 mi
Range
642 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
583 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
121.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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