Peugeot 407 2004 vs Volvo XC70 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2000: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, 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. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation. The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.56 m | |
| Peugeot 407 is 3 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 78 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. This could mean that the Peugeot 407 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 276 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`183 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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