The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100 (18 - ..)
€ 23,700

€ 22,600

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100.
Volvo V50 1.6
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
57.4
69.7
79.6
57.5
71
80.4
69.7 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
178
107.5
180.5
178 in
Length
180.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.6
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
3113 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.35 %

General
Volvo V50 1.6
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
M
Generation
L
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
99 hp
101 hp
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
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31.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6
31.44 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6
33 mpg
62 mpg
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
867 mi
Volvo V50 1.6
482 mi
867 mi
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft










37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft