Peugeot 308 2013 vs Volvo V40 2012

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Peugeot 308
2013 - 2017
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.2 - 2.01.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 82 - 270 HP115 - 254 HP
Torque: 118 - 400 NM220 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6 - 15.2 seconds6.3 - 12.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.2 - 6.53.2 - 9.0
Peugeot 308 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, Peugeot 308 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.25 m4.37 m
Width: 1.80 m1.83 m
Height: 1.46 m1.44 m
Peugeot 308 is smaller, but slightly higher.
Peugeot 308 is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 470 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
855 litresno data
Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 135 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`796~ 1`976
Safety:
Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butPeugeot 308 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 66009000
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 308 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher children safety
  • lower price
Volvo V40 has
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
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