Peugeot 308 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 50 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.4 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 308 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| 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 2014 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 308 2014 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 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 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
855 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`770 | 1`920 | |
| 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 | 8200 | |
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