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Peugeot 308 vs Volvo EX40 comparison
Compare performance (195 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Volvo EX40?
Peugeot 308 vs Volvo EX40: Key differences
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Peugeot 308 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,011 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 126 km more than the Peugeot 308.
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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 EX40 offers significantly 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 EX40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is clearly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 587 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers marginally more boot space – 412 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.
When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries marginally more – 503 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Volvo EX40 is clearly superior 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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Peugeot 308
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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 EX40
The Volvo EX40 wraps Scandinavian calm and clever practicality into a compact electric package that feels both premium and refreshingly uncomplicated. It's the grown-up answer to flashier rivals — a safe, comfy, and city-friendly EV with thoughtful tech that makes everyday driving quietly satisfying.
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Peugeot 308
Volvo EX40
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
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Price
45,200 - 58,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
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Electric Range
477 - 576 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
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Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Trunk capacity
410 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,852 mm
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Width
1,863 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Payload
430 - 480 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Power HP
238 - 442 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
Volvo
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