The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 31,000

€ 21,500

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 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 T5
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 T5
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.82 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
410 mi
Range
541 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
541 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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