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Peugeot 208 vs Volvo EX30 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or Volvo EX30?

Peugeot 208 vs Volvo EX30: Key differences

Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Volvo EX30

3.7 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • barely more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 208 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Volvo EX30 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,009 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX30. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX30 offers barely more range – reaching up to 475 km, about 43 km more than the Peugeot 208.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX30 offers significantly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 delivers substantially more torque with 543 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 273 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is significantly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 675 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 208 carries barely more – 430 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 - 475 km
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The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Reviews Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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3.7 (6 Reviews)
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Michael
10 Feb 2026, 21:18:58

...the best electric car we've driven so far. Trouble-free, safe, tidy and easy to use.

The German predecessors (the Wolfsburg group) can be completely forgotten!

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Julien B.
10 Feb 2026, 15:47:03

A car that could have been brilliant, ruined by technological dogmatism. Ninety‑five percent of this car’s problems are between the windshield and the steering wheel. The positives are undone by a botched implantation of technology at all costs. Basic functions are hard to access, buried in menus, and the constant, useless warnings and alerts make the experience frustrating and wreck the overall ergonomics. Add recurring issues with the door‑locking system that the dealer can’t fix after several visits, a range far below what’s promised, and a collision‑avoidance system that randomly takes dangerous initiatives, and I can say this is the worst car I’ve ever bought. After several months, I deeply regret this purchase.

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Marco
30 Dec 2025, 12:53:45

The onboard tech (tablet) takes too long to learn. It distracts from driving. Not suitable for the nearsighted — the tablet’s distance from your eyes basically forces you to wear trifocals. Letting off the gas slows the car, but it’s overly sensitive and you need time to get used to it. The buzzer for exceeding the speed limit is very annoying, and the system notices changes in road signs late. In short: driving it is stressful.

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NickoNamo
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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Electric Range
339 - 475 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
370 - 390 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
150 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
110 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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