Volvo V70 2007 vs Peugeot 508 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 19 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 508 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Used also on Citroen C5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 1 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 560 litres | |
| Volvo V70 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4400 | |
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