The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi (11 - 13)
€ 28,600

€ 18,300

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 98 VTi.
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 98 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 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.92 %

General
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
148 hp
97 hp
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
258 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
Performance
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
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22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.47 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
22.39 lb/hp
32.47 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
46 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
592 mi
Volvo V50 D3
731 mi
592 mi
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D3
Peugeot 308 SW 98 VTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.2 cu ft









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