The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 25,500

€ 23,500

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.8F is 0.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi.
Volvo V50 1.8F
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 1.8F
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.39 %

General
Volvo V50 1.8F
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
M
Generation
4*
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8F
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
5FW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
123 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8F
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.79 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
24.76 lb/hp
28.79 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8F
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8F
25 mpg
31 mpg
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
356 mi
Range
484 mi
Volvo V50 1.8F
356 mi
484 mi
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
304.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8F
304.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8F
Peugeot 308 SW 120 VTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.2 cu ft









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