2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 407 and 2005 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC70 (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 407. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 407. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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 XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 407. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 407. 2005 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2005 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2005 Peugeot 407 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 407 | 2005 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 407 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
