Volvo XC70 2007 vs Peugeot 508 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 73 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1600 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 508 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 560 litres | |
| Volvo XC70 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Volvo XC70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 5400 | |
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