The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 39,100

€ 23,300

€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 140 THP.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
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 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4092 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.61 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
M
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
5FT
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 140 THP
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
653 mi
Range
472 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 140 THP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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