The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 24,000

€ 22,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.4i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 140 THP.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 140 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
168
102.7
168.3
168 in
Length
168.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3126 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.77 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 140 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
5FT
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 140 THP
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 140 THP
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18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
459 mi
Range
472 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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