Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.4 D5vsPeugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.4 D5

180 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2010
VS

Peugeot 207 SW

1.6 RC

174 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    592 mi
  • Largest trunk
    417 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,353 kg
    2,983 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
Power
180hp134kW
174hp130kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,453kg3,203lb
1,353kg2,983lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
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Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
676km420mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,156mm164in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,527mm60in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,467mm58in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,461mm58in
Trunk volume
417L
337L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,258L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions-
175g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RCPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D54,000 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC6,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.3 s
33.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
180 hp
134 kW
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
174 hp
130 kW

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 has 6 hp more than Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
1,353 kg
2,983 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
225 km/h
140 mph
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D58.0 s
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC7.6 s

Although Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 has more power, Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC and Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 and Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
952 km
592 mi
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
676 km
420 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
180 hp
134 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
174 hp
130 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
337 L
11.9 cu ft
Length
4,156 mm
163.6 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.0 s
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5Peugeot207 SW1.6 RC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
174 hp
130 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
337 L
11.9 cu ft
Length
4,156 mm
163.6 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
676 km
420 mi
CO2 score
-
175 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
337 L
11.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 277 km (172 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 RC

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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