The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 22,000

€ 21,600

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 140 THP is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Volvo C30 1.6D
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
167.4
168.3 in
Length
167.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Volvo C30 1.6D
3126 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.17 %

General
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Volvo C30 1.6D
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 manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
5FT
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
138 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 140 THP
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Volvo C30 1.6D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 1.6D
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
22.65 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
472 mi
Range
659 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
472 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
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).
100.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
149.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Volvo C30 1.6D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
935 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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