The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
€ 26,300

€ 34,300

€ 26,300
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 length and height, but the Volvo C30 D5 is 0.9 inches narrower.
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
57
70.2
80.3
57
71
80.4
70.2 in
Width
71 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57 in
Height
57 in
103.9
167.4
103.1
167.4
167.4 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.69 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
M
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
222 hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
41 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
601 mi
Range
578 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
578 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
108 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 1.6 PureTech 225
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







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