Volvo XC70 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: | 9.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 19 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, 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 XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo XC70 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 XC70 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Volvo XC70 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4400 | |
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