The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225 GT EAT8 (17 - 19)
€ 30,000

€ 35,400

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 2.0D is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225.
Volvo V50 2.0D
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
57.4
69.7
79.6
57.1
71
80.4
69.7 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 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 2.0D
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.77 %

General
Volvo V50 2.0D
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
M
Generation
L
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.0D
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
134 hp
222 hp
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
Performance
Volvo V50 2.0D
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
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24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0D
24.6 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.0D
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0D
39 mpg
40 mpg
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
539 mi
Range
558 mi
Volvo V50 2.0D
539 mi
558 mi
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0D
123.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.0D
Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 PureTech 225
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft










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