Peugeot 308 2015 vs Volvo V40 2012

 
Peugeot 308
2015 - 2017
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 205 HP150 HP
Torque: 285 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds8.8 seconds
Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive.
Peugeot 308 engine produces 55 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.65.4
Peugeot 308 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 940 km in combined cycle1140 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway1340 km on highway
Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.25 m4.37 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.46 m1.44 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 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 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 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`7901`910
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 (€): 66009000
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 308 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher children safety
  • lower price
Volvo V40 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
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