The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
€ 19,200

€ 30,600

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 and height, but the Volvo C30 1.6 is 0.9 inches narrower.
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
57
70.2
80.3
57
71
80.4
70.2 in
Width
71 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57 in
Height
57 in
103.9
167.4
103.1
167.4
167.4 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.32 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
M
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
202 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
115 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
488 mi
Range
588 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







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