Volvo V40 1997 vs Peugeot 307 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 307 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 46 HP less power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 144 NM less than Peugeot 307. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 307 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 307 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 307 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. | |||
| Peugeot 307 2005 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 307 2005 2.0 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: | 471 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | 2211 litres | |
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Peugeot 307 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 49 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 307. This could mean that the Volvo V40 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 Peugeot 307 (by 790 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): | 1`790 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Peugeot 307 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than Peugeot 307, so Peugeot 307 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1800 | |
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