2007 Peugeot 407 vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 407 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 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 166 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40. 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 Peugeot 407 (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Peugeot 407 | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 407 | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1369 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |