Peugeot 307 2002 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 307 engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 307 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | Used also on Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 307 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 307 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Peugeot 307 2002 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 307 2002 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.41 m | |
| Peugeot 307 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 307 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 307 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Peugeot 307 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`923 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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