Peugeot 407 2004 vs Volvo V50 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo V50, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, 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 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 25 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | 1307 litres | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 407 has 72 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 407 (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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