Volvo 244 (1975 – 1990) vs Peugeot 604 (1975 – 1986): specs compared
Both offer around 155 hp at most. The Volvo 244 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 9.7 s. The Peugeot 604 uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km. The Volvo 244 is the lighter car, from 1,247 kg against 1,369 kg. At 4,780 mm, the Volvo 244 is 61 mm longer than the Peugeot 604.
| Specification |
Volvo
244
1975 – 1990
|
Peugeot
604
1975 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1990 | 1975 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 155 hp | 80 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 240 Nm | 184 – 234 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 17.5 s | 9.7 – 17.5 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 190 km/h | 157 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 11.7 L/100 km | 7.9 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,247 – 1,375 kg | 1,369 – 1,460 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.