2006 Peugeot 207 vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 207 and 2006 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 207. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V50 weights approximately 209 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 207. 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, 2006 Peugeot 207 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Peugeot 207 | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 207 | V50 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2442 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 | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |