The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 140 THP Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 26,300

€ 22,000

€ 26,300
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 D5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 140 THP.
Volvo C30 D5
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
167.4
102.7
168.3
167.4 in
Length
168.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3126 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.22 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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 D5
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
5FT
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 140 THP
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 140 THP
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
601 mi
Range
472 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 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