2011 Volvo S60 vs. 2011 Peugeot 5008
To start off, both 2011 Volvo S60 and 2011 Peugeot 5008 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 5008. (154 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 5008.
Because 2011 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Peugeot 5008. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 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, 2011 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 5008. (240 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 5008. 2011 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2011 Peugeot 5008 has manual transmission. 2011 Peugeot 5008 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo S60 | 2011 Peugeot 5008 | |
| Make | Volvo | Peugeot |
| Model | S60 | 5008 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2735 mm |
