The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 155 THP Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,400

€ 25,100

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 308 155 THP.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 155 THP
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 308 155 THP
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3212 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.04 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 155 THP
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
154 hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 155 THP
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 155 THP
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 155 THP
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
718 mi
Range
484 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
484 mi
Peugeot 308 155 THP
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 155 THP
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Peugeot 308 155 THP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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