2000 Volvo V40 vs. 2010 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 407 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volvo V40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volvo V40 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Volvo V40. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo V40 weights approximately 76 kg more than 2010 Peugeot 407.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo V40. (173 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volvo V40 | 2010 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Volvo | Peugeot |
| Model | V40 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
