The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 19,100

€ 30,700

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 120 VTi is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D5.
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 D5
61.6
71.5
80.2
57.4
69.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
61.6 in
Height
57.4 in
106.6
177.2
103.9
178
177.2 in
Length
178 in
106.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 D5
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4237 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.21 %

General
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 D5
4*
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
5FW
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
118 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5
Performance
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 D5
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5
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26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
26.85 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
35 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
592 mi
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
557 mi
592 mi
Volvo V50 D5
Environmental Impact
127 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).
129.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
127 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
16.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









49.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft