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Peugeot 308 vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 46,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Volvo EC40?

Peugeot 308 vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Peugeot 308

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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

Volvo EC40

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  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,383 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 134 km more than the Peugeot 308.

EC40

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 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 is a bit faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Volvo EC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

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.

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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 is substantially lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers marginally more boot space – 412 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 127 L more than the Volvo EC40.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries moderately more – 503 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £46,600
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 : 488 - 584 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
46,600 - 59,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
488 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
4,367 mm
Length
4,440 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,591 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Max trunk capacity
1,196 L
Payload
430 - 503 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
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 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
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308?

The Peugeot 308 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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