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Peugeot 308 SW vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or Volvo EC40?

Peugeot 308 SW vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly 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

308 SW

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 SW is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,414 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 SW is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 141 km more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

EC40

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EC40 offers considerably more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers considerably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

308 SW

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 308 SW is visibly lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 581 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers markedly more boot space – 551 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries somewhat more – 508 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Peugeot 308 SW

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Reviews Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Peugeot 308 SW
Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308 SW?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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