The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 17,100

€ 25,700

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 98 VTi is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
168
168.3 in
Length
168 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 2.4i
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.06 %

General
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 2.4i
4*
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
97 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
100 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 2.4i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 98 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
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31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
31.16 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
39 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
428 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
621 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
170.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
113.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
902 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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