2007 Peugeot 307 vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 307 and 2007 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo XC70 (206 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 402 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.
Because 2007 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Peugeot 307. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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 XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307. 2007 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 307 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 307 | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 307 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
