The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 (13 - 15) vs. Peugeot 308 GT THP 205 (14 - 17)
€ 28,800

€ 30,000

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 is 4.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
57.4
70.2
80.4
57.4
71
80.4
70.2 in
Width
71 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.4
172 in
Length
167.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.7 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
M
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
202 hp
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
177 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
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18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
18.39 lb/hp
15.45 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
43 mpg
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
700 mi
Range
588 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
700 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
104.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Peugeot 308 GT THP 205
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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