2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 207 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 668 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, 2013 Volvo XC60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
| Model | 207 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2774 mm |
