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Peugeot 308 vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Volvo XC60?

Peugeot 308 vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 308 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,040 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 371 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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Engine and Performance:

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 XC60 offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers significantly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 369 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is clearly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 697 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries only slightly more – 510 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 leads convincingly 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.

from £29,200
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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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
59 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
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308?

The Peugeot 308 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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