Peugeot 308 2008 vs Volvo V50 2007

 
Peugeot 308
2008 - 2011
Volvo V50
2007 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 110 HP110 HP
Torque: 240 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds12.1 seconds
Peugeot 308 and Volvo V50 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.15.0
Peugeot 308 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1170 km in combined cycle1040 km in combined cycle
1420 km on highway1440 km on highway

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 PicassoInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.52 m
Width: 1.82 m1.77 m
Height: 1.50 m1.46 m
Peugeot 308 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 5 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 508 litres417 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1736 litresno data
Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 91 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V50.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1501`900
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Peugeot 308 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V50, so Peugeot 308 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 26003600
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 308 has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volvo V50 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Share these results to social networks or e-mail
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv