The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 THP 125 (13 - 14)
€ 22,600
€ 19,400
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 THP 125
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 2.0
Peugeot 308 THP 125
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.5 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 THP 125
M
Generation
L
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 2.0
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
123 hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 THP 125
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 THP 125
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 THP 125
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
462 mi
Range
588 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 THP 125
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 THP 125
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
