2007 Peugeot 307 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 307 and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307. 2007 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 307 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 307 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
