Peugeot 308 2014 vs Volvo V60 2013
| 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: | 11.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 23 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.1 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1780 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo V60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Volvo V60 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 V40, Volvo S40 | |
| 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 V60 2013 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 V60 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is smaller. Peugeot 308 is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 180 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The Volvo V60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo V60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 308, so Volvo V60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 13 400 | |
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