The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 20,700

€ 33,000

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4028 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.28 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 T5
4*
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 T5
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T5
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25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.73 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
32 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
511 mi
Range
488 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
511 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
138.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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