Toyota Auris 2013 vs Peugeot 308 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 132 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Toyota Auris engine produces 2 HP more power than Peugeot 308, but torque is 70 NM less than Peugeot 308. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Auris 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 Toyota Auris version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Auris 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: | 4.56 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Toyota Auris is smaller. Toyota Auris is 3 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1660 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Toyota Auris has 80 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.8 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Toyota Auris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`180 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7600 | |
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