The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 27,000

€ 20,700

€ 27,000
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 D4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
Volvo C30 D4
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
168
102.7
168.3
168 in
Length
168.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4021 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.69 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
M
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
5FW
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
25.92 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
533 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
533 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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