Volvo C30 2009 vs Peugeot 308 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Volvo C30 engine produces 3 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Peugeot 308. Despite less power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.0 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C30 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1570 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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| 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: | 4.27 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo C30 is smaller. Volvo C30 is 1 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo C30 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1201 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Volvo C30 has 97 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 4400 | |
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