Volvo V50 2007 vs Peugeot 308 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Volvo V50 and Peugeot 308 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Volvo V50 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Volvo V50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | 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 2008 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 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volvo V50 is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V50 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1736 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V50 has 91 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Volvo V50 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V50, so Peugeot 308 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2800 | |
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