The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 22,000

€ 45,500

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 308 140 THP is 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Chevrolet Volt
59
71.5
80.2
56.7
70.4
78.2
71.5 in
Width
70.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
59 in
Height
56.7 in
102.7
168.3
105.7
177.1
168.3 in
Length
177.1 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Chevrolet Volt
3126 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
692 lb
18.12 %

General
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Chevrolet Volt
4*
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
5FT
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
138 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Chevrolet Volt
126 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 140 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
22.65 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
21 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
472 mi
Range
74 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
472 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
43.9 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
149.7 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Chevrolet Volt
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
935 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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