Peugeot 407 2004 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 9 HP less power than Volvo V50, but torque is 5 NM more than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 V50 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 407 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: | 4.76 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`105 | 1`850 | |
| 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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