2009 Peugeot 206 vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 Peugeot 206 and 2009 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC90 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 206. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 206.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Peugeot 206. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 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, 2009 Volvo XC90 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 206. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 206. 2009 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2009 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2009 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Peugeot 206 | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 206 | XC90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |