The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130 EAT8 (18 - ..)
€ 19,900

€ 27,300

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. The Volvo C30 1.6 is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130.
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
71
80.4
70.2 in
Width
71 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
168
103.1
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.53 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
M
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
128 hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
22.03 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
65 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
25 mpg
city
59 mpg
41 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
488 mi
Range
915 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
915 mi
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
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).
74 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
74 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







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