2007 Peugeot 307 vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 307 and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. 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 S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 307 | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 307 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
