Peugeot 206 2007 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Peugeot 206) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S40) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 206 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S40 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller, but slightly higher. Peugeot 206 is 29 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 12 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
402 litres | 883 litres | |
| Peugeot 206 has 2 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 481 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`567 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3600 | |
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