The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 21,500

€ 28,800

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.24 %

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
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
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.82 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
34 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
541 mi
Range
717 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
541 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
107 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
130.7 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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