The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 175 THP (08 - 09)
€ 31,200

€ 25,900

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 308 175 THP.
Volvo C30 T5
Peugeot 308 175 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 T5
Peugeot 308 175 THP
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Peugeot 308 175 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
5FY
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
173 hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Peugeot 308 175 THP
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 175 THP
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
18.43 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 175 THP
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
410 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
490 mi
Peugeot 308 175 THP
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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
144 kWh
Peugeot 308 175 THP
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Peugeot 308 175 THP
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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