2007 Peugeot 206 vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,345 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo V50 (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206. 2006 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 206 | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 206 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1410 cc | 2345 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
