The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 21,500

€ 28,200

€ 21,500
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
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 D5.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.42 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D5
4*
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D5
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D5
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.82 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
34 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
541 mi
Range
541 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
541 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
141.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
130.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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