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Peugeot 308 vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Volvo V60?

Peugeot 308 vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Peugeot 308

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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Volvo V60

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  • significantly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,183 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 351 km more than the Volvo V60.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V60 offers significantly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers substantially more torque with 589 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 289 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 a bit lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers visibly more boot space – 519 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries barely more – 506 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 comes out clearly ahead 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

  • 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 : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 450 km
Peugeot 308
Volvo V60

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Dimensions and Body

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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 V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Peugeot 308
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
45 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

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