2006 Peugeot 307 vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 879 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 307.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Peugeot 307. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 307. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Peugeot 307 | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 307 | S80 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |