2009 Peugeot 407 vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Peugeot 407 and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 407. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 407.
Because 2009 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 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 Peugeot 407 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Peugeot 407 | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 407 | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |