2007 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet HHR and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet HHR (175 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50.
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, 2007 Volvo V50 (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet HHR | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | HHR | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
