2006 Peugeot 407 vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 407 and 2006 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC70 (207 HP) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 855 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 407. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 407. (301 Nm). This means 2006 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407. 2006 Peugeot 407 has automatic transmission and 2006 Volvo XC70 has manual transmission. 2006 Volvo XC70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Peugeot 407 | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 407 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 207 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
