Peugeot 308 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 and Volvo V40 have the same engine power, but Peugeot 308 torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V40. Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 5.2 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 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`900 | 2`040 | |
| 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 | 9000 | |
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