The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09)
€ 20,800
€ 25,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 175 THP.
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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
167.4
102.7
168.3
167.4 in
Length
168.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 175 THP
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.22 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
5FY
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
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
173 hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 175 THP
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
18.43 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
490 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
144 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Peugeot 308 175 THP
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
