Peugeot 407 2004 vs Volvo XC70 2005
| 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 | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 49 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.8 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 2.2 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 | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 790 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular. However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2005 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, if possible |
1365 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`183 kg | 2`220 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`648 kg | 1`701 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 519 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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