Compare performance (195 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (29200 £ vs 62300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Volvo V90?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Peugeot 308 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29200 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33068 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 450 km, about 362 km more than the Volvo V90.
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 V90 has a significantly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 260 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs slightly better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V90 pulls clearly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Peugeot 308 is clearly lighter – 1453 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 622 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Volvo V90 offers a bit more room – 488 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Volvo V90 performs slight better – up to 1454 L, which is about 131 L more than the Peugeot 308.
When it comes to payload, Volvo V90 minimal takes the win – 515 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.
The Volvo V90 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.
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.
detailsThe Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.
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Price
29200 - 42600 £
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Price
62300 - 71700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.80 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
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Electric Range
88 km
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Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
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Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
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co2
18 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
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Curb weight
2075 kg
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Trunk capacity
488 L
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Length
4367 mm
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Length
4945 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Width
1879 mm
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Height
1438 mm
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Height
1472 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
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Max trunk capacity
1454 L
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Payload
515 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
Plugin Hybrid
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Power HP
398 - 455 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
659 - 709 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
293 - 335 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
Volvo
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.