2007 Peugeot 206 vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 206 and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 227 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. 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, 2007 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Peugeot 206 | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 206 | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1454 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |