The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 22,500
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 175 THP is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Volvo C30 DRIVe
59
71.5
80.2
56.6
70.2
80.3
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59 in
Height
56.6 in
102.7
168.3
103.9
168
168.3 in
Length
168 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.25 %
General
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Volvo C30 DRIVe
4*
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
5FY
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
173 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 175 THP
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Volvo C30 DRIVe
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 175 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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18.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
18.43 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
31 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
22 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
899 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
490 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
144 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).
78.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
144 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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

















