2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. 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 S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 207 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
