The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) vs. Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 31,800
€ 25,100
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205 is 2.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo V50 1.8.
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
Volvo V50 1.8
57.1
71
80.4
57.4
69.7
79.6
71 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
107.5
180.5
103.9
178
180.5 in
Length
178 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
Volvo V50 1.8
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %
General
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
Volvo V50 1.8
L
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 SW 1.6 THP 205
Volvo V50 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
202 hp
123 hp
Volvo V50 1.8
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
210 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.8
Performance
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
Volvo V50 1.8
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
15.17 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
41 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
568 mi
Range
468 mi
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
568 mi
468 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 SW 1.6 THP 205
109.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 THP 205
Volvo V50 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
17.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
