The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 28,600

€ 26,900

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 D3 is 0.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP.
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
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 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3563 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.99 %

General
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
M
Generation
4*
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
148 hp
154 hp
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
Performance
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
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22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
22.39 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
46 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V50 D3
731 mi
478 mi
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
104.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 155 THP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.2 cu ft









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