The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (17 - 18)
€ 33,500

€ 35,600

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.6 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Peugeot 308 GTi.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.9
71
80.4
73.1 in
Width
71 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.2
172
103
167.4
172 in
Length
167.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
657 lb
18.89 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
268 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 GTi
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
56 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
1014 mi
Range
549 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
549 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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