The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,500

€ 38,100

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 120 VTi is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the Volvo V50 T5.
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 T5
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 T5
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3466 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.96 %

General
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 T5
4*
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
118 hp
227 hp
Volvo V50 T5
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 T5
Performance
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 T5
113 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V50 T5
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28.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
28.79 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
31 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
484 mi
Range
357 mi
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
484 mi
357 mi
Volvo V50 T5
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
191.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
145.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Volvo V50 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
16.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









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