2008 Volvo S40 vs. 2008 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 2008 Volvo S40 and 2008 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S40 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 607. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 381 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
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, 2008 Peugeot 607 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volvo S40 | 2008 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Volvo | Peugeot |
Model | S40 | 607 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |