The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205 (14 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 30,000

€ 22,600

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Peugeot 308 GT THP 205 is 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Volvo C30 2.0
57.4
71
80.4
57
70.2
80.3
71 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
103.1
167.4
103.9
167.4
167.4 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Volvo C30 2.0
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.22 %

General
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Volvo C30 2.0
L
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
202 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
210 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Volvo C30 2.0
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
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15.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
15.45 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
42 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
462 mi
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
588 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
106.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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