Peugeot 308 2013 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 23 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1470 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
817 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 85 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 meters | 11.2 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`740 | 1`890 | |
| 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 | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 8200 | |
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