Volvo V70 2001 vs Peugeot 406 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 73 HP more power than Peugeot 406, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Peugeot 406. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 406 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 406, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 406 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volvo V70 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo V70 2001 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 3 cm shorter than the Peugeot 406, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Peugeot 406 has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 406. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 406 (by 99 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 406, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
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