The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 17,100

€ 29,400

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 98 VTi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 T5
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 98 VTi
Volvo C30 T5
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.57 %

General
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
97 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
100 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 T5
113 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
31.16 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
39 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
443 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
621 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
113.6 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
902 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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