Peugeot 308 2011 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 3 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo C30. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1570 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2011 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 308 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is larger. Peugeot 308 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo C30, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1201 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 308 has 97 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo C30. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo C30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo C30, so Volvo C30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4200 | |
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