The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
€ 22,700

€ 34,300

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 height, but the Volvo C30 2.0 is 1.3 cm longer and 2.2 cm narrower.
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
1447
1782
2039
1447
1804
2043
1782 mm
Width
1804 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2043 mm
1447 mm
Height
1447 mm
2640
4266
2620
4253
4266 mm
Length
4253 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1279 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.55 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
M
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
222 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
222 bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
300 NM
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
▶ REPLAY
9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.76 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
5.76 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
450 mi
Range
578 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
578 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Environmental Impact
144 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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
108 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
420 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1228 L