Volvo V40 2002 vs Peugeot 307 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 12 HP more power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Peugeot 307. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S40 | 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 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. | |||
| Peugeot 307 2002 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 2002 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.51 m | |
| Volvo V40 is 6 cm longer than the Peugeot 307, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1540 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`923 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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