The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Active EAT8 (18 - ..)
€ 25,100

€ 28,800

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.8 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 130.
Volvo V50 1.8
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
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 1.8
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %

General
Volvo V50 1.8
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
123 hp
128 hp
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
122 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
24.76 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
32 mpg
64 mpg
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
23 mpg
city
56 mpg
41 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
468 mi
Range
890 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
468 mi
890 mi
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
138.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8
Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 BlueHDi 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft










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