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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 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 473 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo S40 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 1750 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 | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1027 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
