The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 19,900

€ 21,500

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
57
70.2
80.3
59
71.5
80.2
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
59 in
103.9
168
102.7
168.3
168 in
Length
168.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.03 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
M
Generation
4*
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
488 mi
Range
541 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
541 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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