2005 Peugeot 307 vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 307 and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,383 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S60 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S60 weights approximately 160 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 Volvo S60 (331 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Peugeot 307 | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 307 | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |