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Peugeot 308 SW vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or Volvo XC40?

Peugeot 308 SW vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • only slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 308 SW is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,642 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

XC40

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 XC40 offers marginally more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 SW is moderately faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 300 Nm.

308 SW

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is moderately lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 204 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers moderately more boot space – 551 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,483 L, about 155 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries very slightly more – 532 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW is far ahead overall 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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308 SW

Peugeot 308 SW

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 444 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 XC40

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 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
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,636 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,402 - 1,483 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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