Peugeot 308 2014 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 92 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.6 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is smaller, but higher. Peugeot 308 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 115 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 10 200 | |
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