Volvo S80 2006 vs Peugeot 607 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S80) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Peugeot 607) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 48 HP less power than Peugeot 607, but torque is 50 NM more than Peugeot 607. Despite less power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 10.2 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 607, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 2 cm shorter than the Peugeot 607, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 607, which means Volvo S80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 1800 | |
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