The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 19,400

€ 33,500

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot 308 THP 125 is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57.4
71
80.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
71 in
Width
73.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.4
104.2
172
167.4 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.88 %

General
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
L
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
123 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 THP 125
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 THP 125
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
24.64 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
42 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
588 mi
Range
1014 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
588 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
78.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
106.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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