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 34 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (134 HP @ 6000 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 38 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (190 Nm @ 4100 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 | 1995 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
