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Peugeot 308 vs Volvo EX30 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 30,000 £ ) 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 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Volvo EX30

3.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • considerably 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 is marginally cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Volvo EX30 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 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 475 km, about 25 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.

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.

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 150 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 - 475 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 is a compact all-electric crossover that mixes Volvo's strong safety focus with clean Scandinavian design for a really city-friendly package. It feels lively and easy to live with, pairing a premium-feeling interior and modern connectivity with a practical footprint for urban driving.

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Peugeot 308
Volvo EX30

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
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
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
339 - 475 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
150 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
110 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Volvo
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