Volvo XC70 (2004 – 2007) vs Peugeot 407 SW (2004 – 2010): specs compared
Both offer around 210 hp at most. The Volvo XC70 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 8.7 s. The Peugeot 407 SW has the higher top speed: 228 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,430 kg against 1,664 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
XC70
2004 – 2007
|
Peugeot
407 SW
2004 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2004 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 209 hp | 109 – 211 hp |
| Torque | 290 – 400 Nm | 163 – 440 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 10.5 s | 8.7 – 12.1 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 210 km/h | 188 – 228 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 10.2 L/100 km | 5.6 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,730 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,664 – 1,715 kg | 1,430 – 1,615 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

