The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Peugeot 308 GTi (11 - 13)
€ 39,100

€ 26,300

€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 GTi.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
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 GTi
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.82 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
197 hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 GTi
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 GTi
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.5 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
16.5 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
34 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
653 mi
Range
541 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
541 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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