The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi (11 - 13)
€ 22,400

€ 18,800

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
56.6
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
56.6 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 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
M
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
718 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
583 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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