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Peugeot 308 vs Volvo EX30 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 33,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Volvo EX30?

Peugeot 308 vs Volvo EX30: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

Volvo EX30

3.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • considerably 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Volvo EX30 costs 33,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,754 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX30. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX30 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 26 km more than the Peugeot 308.

EX30

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 EX30 offers substantially more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 233 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 is slightly faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Volvo EX30 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 delivers clearly more torque with 543 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 243 Nm more.

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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 is noticeably lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers clearly more boot space – 412 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 323 L more than the Volvo EX30.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries visibly more – 503 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 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.

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EX30

Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 - 476 km
Peugeot 308
Volvo EX30

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Peugeot 308

The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 arrives as a compact electric with crisp Scandinavian design and a cheeky personality, proving you can be serious about safety and still enjoy a grin on your commute. Its cabin is cleverly packaged and delightfully easy to live with, offering smart tech and practical touches that make it feel like a grown-up's city car with a sense of fun.

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Peugeot 308
Volvo EX30

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
33,000 - 49,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 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
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
4,367 mm
Length
4,233 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Max trunk capacity
1,000 L
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
370 - 390 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
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Volvo
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