The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 35,400

€ 20,700

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
55.9
73.1
80.4
59
71.5
80.2
73.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
104.2
172
102.7
168.3
172 in
Length
168.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4028 lb

Weight Difference:
525 lb
14.75 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
M
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
5FW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
143 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 V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
917 mi
Range
511 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
511 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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