The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 155 THP Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 25,100

€ 20,800

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 155 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 1.8.
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Volvo C30 1.8
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 308 155 THP
Volvo C30 1.8
3212 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.93 %

General
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Volvo C30 1.8
4*
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Peugeot 308 155 THP
154 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 155 THP
177 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Volvo C30 1.8
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 155 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP
20.86 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 155 THP
31 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
468 mi
Peugeot 308 155 THP
484 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 155 THP
145.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
911 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