Peugeot 508 2014 vs Volvo XC70 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.4 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1560 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1800 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland, Citroen C5 Aircross | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 508 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.60 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is smaller. Peugeot 508 is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 508 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1592 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Peugeot 508 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 13 600 | |
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