2007 Peugeot 207 vs. 2007 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 207 and 2007 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo C70 (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 207. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo C70 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 207. 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 C70 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 207. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 207. 2007 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 207 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 207 | 2007 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 207 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1661 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
