Volvo V40 1998 vs Peugeot 307 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 15 HP more power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Peugeot 307. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Peugeot 307 2005 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 307 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.54 m | |
| Volvo V40 is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 307, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2211 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 307, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Peugeot 307 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Peugeot 307, so Peugeot 307 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1800 | |
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