Volvo V40 1998 vs Peugeot 307 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 17 HP more power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 307. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.4 | |
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The Peugeot 307 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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 Peugeot 307 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S40 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 307 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
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: | 470 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 2211 litres | |
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Peugeot 307 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 50 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 791 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`810 | 1`985 | |
| 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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