Peugeot 508 2014 vs Volvo V70 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 508 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo V70, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 208 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 508 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is smaller. Peugeot 508 and Volvo V70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1592 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Peugeot 508 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 508 (by 12 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 9000 | |
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