The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi (08 - 11)
€ 25,400

€ 19,100

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V50 1.6D is 0.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi.
Volvo V50 1.6D
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
57.4
69.7
79.6
61.6
71.5
80.2
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
61.6 in
103.9
178
106.6
177.2
178 in
Length
177.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.6D
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4237 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.45 %

General
Volvo V50 1.6D
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
M
Generation
4*
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6D
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
5FW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D
108 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6D
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
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28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D
28.91 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6D
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D
47 mpg
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
646 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D
646 mi
557 mi
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D
102.8 kWh
127 kWh
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6D
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.2 cu ft









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