The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (17 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 27,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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, but the Volvo C30 1.8 is 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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
167.4
103.1
167.4
167.4 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.93 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
60 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
468 mi
Range
844 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
844 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
