The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (11 - 13)
€ 26,500

€ 26,300

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0D is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 GTi.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Peugeot 308 GTi
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 2.0D
Peugeot 308 GTi
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.52 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Peugeot 308 GTi
M
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Peugeot 308 GTi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
197 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Peugeot 308 GTi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 GTi
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.5 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
16.5 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
547 mi
Range
541 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
541 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Peugeot 308 GTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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