The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 24,200

€ 20,700

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.4i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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 2.4i
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3100 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4028 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.06 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
5FW
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.45 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
459 mi
Range
511 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
511 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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