2005 Peugeot 307 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 307 and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan (129 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 930 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 307 | 2005 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 307 | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
