The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 33,000

€ 21,500

€ 33,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 T5 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
Volvo V40 T5
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
55.9
70.2
80.4
59
71.5
80.2
70.2 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 T5
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.96 %

General
Volvo V40 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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
488 mi
Range
541 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
541 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 V40 T5
149.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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