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Peugeot 308 SW vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or Volvo V60?

Peugeot 308 SW vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • barely more trunk space

Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

308 SW

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 308 SW is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,528 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW offers substantially more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 351 km more than the Volvo V60.

V60

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 V60 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 260 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 SW is somewhat faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

308 SW

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is moderately lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers barely more boot space – 551 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,483 L, about 52 L more than the Volvo V60.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries very slightly more – 508 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 has only a minor advantage 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 £41,600
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 93 km
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Peugeot 308 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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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 V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Price
41,600 - 65,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 444 km
Electric Range
93 km
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
54 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,064 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4,636 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,432 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,402 - 1,483 L
Max trunk capacity
1,431 L
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
466 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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